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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Sacramento

Cheapest
6 h 40 min
Car
623 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
11 h 33 min
488 km.
from $5.43
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $229.21
7 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $270.18
6 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $293.99
12 h 33 min
488 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$1,084.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$369.95

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,020.55
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.17–$255.14

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$484.76
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$191.35
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from Emeryville to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$82.92
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$141.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
manager@hoangbus.com
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is to bus which costs $34.78 - $173.91 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $184.78 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Sacramento is 532 km. The road distance is 641.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $34.78 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Sacramento train from?

Santa Barbara to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $184.78 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $173.91 and takes 9h 35m, you could also train, which costs $45.65 - $163.04 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Sacramento bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Sacramento is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?

Book your Santa Barbara to Sacramento train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Santa Barbara to Sacramento bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 259+ hotels available in Sacramento. Prices start at $57.64 per night.
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