There are 6 ways to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 42m$38–79Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kelloggbus Midday
5h 17m$11–14Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m$34–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara-SBA101.9 mi
2h 5mDrive 101.9 mi
- Drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 101.9 mi
2h 5m$19–27Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h 30m$64–81
Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $10 - $15 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Moffett & Goleta Beach via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Goleta Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 125 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), including transfers.
Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Hollister at Kellogg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara-SBA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
There are 230+ hotels available in Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Morro Bay and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.