What is the cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Mammoth Lakes and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd and arriving at Santa Barbara via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Mammoth Lakes and Santa Barbara is 381 miles. The road distance is 350.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 36m and costs $480 - $540.

How long does it take to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara bus from?

Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.

Where does the Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.

Can I drive from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 329+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
2. Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 36m
$489–531
Drive 348.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbaracar 348.9 mi
6h 34m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus Mmx / ...
2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
3. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
12h 10m
$98–157
Bus via Fresno
1. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus
2. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus
3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
15h 56m
$125–184

Mammoth Lakes to Santa Barbara by bus

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12h 10mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.6 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Santa Barbara via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop in around 12h 10m.

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