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Santa Barbara to Monterey Bay Aquarium buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Barbara and Monterey Bay Aquarium takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Monterey Bay Aquarium. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 42m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
$99
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m
$84–120

Santa Barbara to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Santa Barbara and Monterey Bay Aquarium. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Monterey Bay Aquarium at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 259.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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