There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
2h 43m$220–482Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
12h 15m$67–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
12h 38m$142–303Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Santa Barbara383.6 mi
7hDrive 383.6 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbaracar 383.6 mi
7h$70–102Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 46m$207–677Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 11m$152–245
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $220 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Santa Barbara is 321 miles. The road distance is 385.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $220 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 15m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara.
There are 265+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.