What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at Santa Barbara via Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara is 292 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara bus from?

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train from?

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4h 4m
$48–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 40m
$44–150
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
8h 11m
$47–139
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
9h 14m
$95–277
Drive 292.1 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara292.1 mi
5h 19m
$54–77
Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Station
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseum
4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
5h 12m
$54–291

Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara by train and bus

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8h 11mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $90–270 and the journey takes 7h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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