There are 6 ways to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train
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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 9m$153–374Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 22m$52–84Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
- Take the train from San Jose to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 42m$93–199Drive 307.7 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to Santa Barbaracar 307.7 mi
5h 34m$57–82Bus, BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Daly Citysubway
- Take the subway from Daly City to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
5h 21m$298–446Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 35m$99–141
Burlingame to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlingame to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Burlingame and Santa Barbara is 279 miles. The road distance is 309.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Burlingame to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Burlingame to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 22m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Burlingame to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Santa Barbara is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Burlingame to Santa Barbara.
There are 328+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.