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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
411 km.
from $22
Other
8 h 53 min
352 km.
from $73.87
9 h 44 min
Bus, Train
352 km.
from $72.09
5 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $253.17
5 h 40 min
Taxi, Plane
352 km.
from $512.29
6 h 20 min
Bus, Train
352 km.
from $317.20
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
352 km.
from $208.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$153.08
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$102.05

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) is to bus which costs $26.09 - $97.83 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station). However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara (Station) is 543 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $26.09 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station)?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) bus from?

Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station) is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara (Station).

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara (Station)?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara (Station). Prices start at $56 per night.
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