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How to get fromNewman to Santa Barbaraby car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Newman to Santa Barbara by car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Newman to Salinascar car
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 42m
    $95–191
  2. Drive 275.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newman to Santa Barbaracar car 275.9 mi
    5h 22m
    $51–73
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Inyo Ave & Main St to Turlock Transit Centerbus bus 45
    2. Take the bus from Turlock to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    11h 29m
    $82–137

Newman to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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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.

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