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How to get fromPalo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2h 59m
    $194–448

  2. Drive 289.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car car 289.3 mi
    5h 20m
    $53–77

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 19m
    $101–148

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 17m
    $101–183

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara-SBArideshare rideshare 289.3 mi
    5h 20m

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4h 32m
    $298–454

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 44m
    $95–221

Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Goleta Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 44m.

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