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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara is to BART and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Orinda and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Orinda to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Santa Barbara via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Orinda to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Orinda and Santa Barbara is 305 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Orinda to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

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

Orinda to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Orinda to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Orinda to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Orinda to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Orinda to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orinda to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Santa Barbara is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Orinda to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 329+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Orinda to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Orinda to Santa Barbara by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4h 45m
$163–387
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 34m
$48–79
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
10h 57m
$98–223
Drive 320.7 mi
1. Drive from Orinda to Santa Barbaracar 320.7 mi
5h 50m
$59–85
BART, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Orinda to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 27m
$287–431
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 19m
$113–163

Orinda to Santa Barbara by subway and bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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