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How to get fromMcWay Falls to Santa Barbaraby car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from McWay Falls to Santa Barbara by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from McWay Falls to Salinascar car
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 28m
    $91–185

  2. Drive 184.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McWay Falls to Santa Barbaracar car 184.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $34–49

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from McWay Falls to Front / San Vicentecar car
    2. Take the bus from Front / San Vicente to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    9h 33m
    $77–115

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from McWay Falls to Canal / Bassett Streetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 19m
    $64–131

  5. Drive, train via Gonzales (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from McWay Falls to 5th St / Day Stcar car
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 13m
    $95–193

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from McWay Falls to Santa Barbara. However, you can drive to Salinas then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McWay Falls to Santa Barbara via Front / San Vicente, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Salinas in around 9h 33m.

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