What is the cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Nipomo and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street and arriving at Chapala at Figueroa via Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Nipomo and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Nipomo station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Nipomo and Santa Barbara is 105 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nipomo to Santa Barbara bus from?

Nipomo to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Nipomo to Santa Barbara train from?

Nipomo to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Nipomo to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Nipomo to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Nipomo to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.

Where does the Nipomo to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Santa Barbara is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Nipomo to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Nipomo to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 22m
$66–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
2h 56m
$9–10
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Nipomo to Santa Barbaracar 69.7 mi
1h 23m
$13–19

Nipomo to Santa Barbara by bus

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Clean Air Express operates a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroa once daily. Tickets cost $7–8 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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