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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
354 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

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

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$140.33
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to bus which costs $20.65 - $76.09 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Salinas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Salinas is 397 km. The road distance is 373.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 .

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

The bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Salinas is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $20.65 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29.35 - $119.57 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Salinas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Salinas is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Santa Barbara to Salinas.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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