There are 3 ways to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Moss Landing to Santa Barbara by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Highway 1 / Dolan Road and arriving at Santa Barbara via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Moss Landing and Santa Barbara is 257 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Moss Landing to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Moss Landing to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Moss Landing, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Moss Landing to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Moss Landing to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moss Landing to Santa Barbara is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Moss Landing to Santa Barbara.
There are 324+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.





