What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara (Station) is 119 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) train from?

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Book your San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)?

Book your San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara (Station)?

There are 265+ hotels available in Santa Barbara (Station).

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2h 41m
$35–80
Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station)car 91.3 mi
1h 48m
$17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 50m
$18–55

San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara (Station) by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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