There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Santa Barbara by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tular to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
7h 38m$110–176Drive 213.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Santa Barbaracar 213.1 mi
4h$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m$47–76
Exeter to Santa Barbara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Firebaugh & I Street and arriving at Santa Barbara via Visalia Transit Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Exeter and Santa Barbara is 267 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 38m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Exeter to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Exeter to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Exeter to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Santa Barbara is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Exeter to Santa Barbara.
There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Exeter, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Firebaugh & I Street to Santa Barbara via Visalia Transit Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 7h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tular to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
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