There are 3 ways to get from Newman to Santa Barbara by car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Newman to Salinascar
- Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
7h 42m$95–191Drive 275.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newman to Santa Barbaracar 275.9 mi
5h 22m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Inyo Ave & Main St to Turlock Transit Centerbus 45
- Take the bus from Turlock to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
11h 29m$82–137
Newman to Santa Barbara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newman to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newman to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Newman to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Inyo Ave & Main St and arriving at Santa Barbara via Turlock and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Newman and Santa Barbara is 334 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newman to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Newman to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Newman to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by The S, depart from Inyo Ave & Main St station.
Newman to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by The S, arrive at Turlock Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newman to Santa Barbara is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Newman to Santa Barbara.
There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Newman, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Inyo Ave & Main St to Santa Barbara via Turlock Transit Center, Turlock, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 11h 29m.
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
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Inyo Ave & Main St to Turlock Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Turlock to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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