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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from San Jose to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
4 h 52 min
Car
449 km.
from $24
Other
4 h 32 min
Train, Plane
377 km.
from $246.09
5 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
377 km.
from $196.87

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

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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

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 Van Nuys to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Bus from San Jose to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from San Jose to Uc
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

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

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 San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) is to bus which costs $25 - $86.96 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) is to BART and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.

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

The distance between San Jose and Santa Barbara (Station) is 492 km. The road distance is 468.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $25 - $86.96 .

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

The bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) train from?

San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $25 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35.87 - $130.43 and takes 7h 46m.

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

San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) train arrive?

San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Book your San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Book your San Jose to Santa Barbara (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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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