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

The cheapest way to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Tulare and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulare to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tulare Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Barbara via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Tulare to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Tulare and Santa Barbara is 222 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Tulare to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulare Bus Stop station.

Where does the Tulare to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Tulare to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Tulare to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulare to Santa Barbara is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Tulare to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tulare to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 302+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Tulare to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m
Drive 196.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tulare to Santa Barbaracar 196.3 mi
3h 59m
$36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m
$65–120

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tulare to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Santa Barbara via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 5h 40m.

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