What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $13 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Chapala at Figueroa via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Morro Bay and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Morro Bay and Santa Barbara is 135 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Santa Barbara bus from?

Morro Bay to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Santa Barbara train from?

Morro Bay to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Maria, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where does the Morro Bay to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Santa Barbara is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 2m
$38–84
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
5h 8m
$10–12
Drive 104 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbaracar 104 mi
2h 4m
$19–28
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m
$43–64

Morro Bay to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Chapala at Figueroa via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 5h 8m.

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