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How to get fromHollister to Santa Barbaraby taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Hollister to Santa Barbara by taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hollister to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 38m
    $169–276

  2. Drive 228.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hollister to Santa Barbaracar car 228.2 mi
    4h 31m
    $42–61

  3. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    7h 50m
    $214–464

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hollister to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Hollister to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can drive from Hollister to Santa Barbara in around 4h 31m.

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