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

The cheapest way to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara is to bus via West Oakland which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $280 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Emeryville and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Emeryville and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emeryville and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Emeryville to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Emeryville and Santa Barbara is 300 miles. The road distance is 318.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Emeryville to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

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

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

Train or bus from Emeryville to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara is to bus via West Oakland which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Emeryville to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Emeryville to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Emeryville to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emeryville to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Emeryville to Santa Barbara is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Emeryville to Santa Barbara.

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

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Emeryville to Santa Barbara - 7 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Emeryville to Santa Barbara by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 47m
$162–386
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 37m
$47–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
9h 33m
$90–210
Drive 317 mi
1. Drive from Emeryville to Santa Barbaracar 317 mi
5h 47m
$58–84
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 26m
$285–429
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
6h 33m
$245–534
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 55m
$90–140

Emeryville to Santa Barbara by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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