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

The cheapest way to get from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Chowchilla and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity and arriving at Santa Barbara via Madera Bus Stop and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Chowchilla and Santa Barbara is 311 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $55 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Chowchilla to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madera Bus Stop station.

Where does the Chowchilla to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Chowchilla to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Chowchilla to Santa Barbara is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Chowchilla to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chowchilla to Santa Barbara by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 10m
$57–97
Drive 250.9 mi
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1. Drive from Chowchilla to Santa Barbaracar 250.9 mi
5h 21m
$46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus
3. Take the train from Oxnard to Santa Barbaratrain
10h 14m
$59–119

Chowchilla to Santa Barbara by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 10mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.1 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Chowchilla, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from R.C. Wisener Park - 2nd & Trinity to Santa Barbara via Madera Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 9h 10m.

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