What is the cheapest way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Soquel and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Soquel to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Main and arriving at Santa Barbara via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Soquel and Santa Barbara is 284 miles. The road distance is 250.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soquel to Santa Barbara bus from?

Soquel to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Soquel to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Soquel to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Soquel to Santa Barbara is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Soquel to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 303+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Soquel to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Soquel to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 31m
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Watsonville to Santa MariaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Anacapa at AnapamuMidday
7h 53m
$45–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
9h 37m
$74–271
Drive 248.6 mi
1. Drive from Soquel to Santa Barbara248.6 mi
4h 36m
$46–66
Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
6h 14m
$59–316
Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
7h 5m
$65–336

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

26Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 9h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $70–260 and the journey takes 6h 6m.

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