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

The cheapest way to get from Porterville to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porterville to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Porterville to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Porterville and Santa Barbara is 220 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porterville to Santa Barbara without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Porterville to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Porterville to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Porterville to Santa Barbara is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Porterville to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Porterville to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Porterville to Santa Barbara by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delano Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Delano Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
5h 46m
$146–198
Drive 195 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porterville to Santa Barbaracar 195 mi
3h 42m
$36–52
Taxi, bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delano Transit Centertaxi
2. Take the bus from Delano Transit Center to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 110
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
6h 48m
$146–193

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Porterville to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the taxi to Delano Bus Stop, take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, then take the bus to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can drive from Porterville to Santa Barbara in around 3h 42m.

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