What is the cheapest way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $10 - $14 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Miguel and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from San Miguel to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Mission & 14th and arriving at Santa Barbara via Paso Robles Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between San Miguel and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from San Miguel station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Miguel and Santa Barbara is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Miguel to Santa Barbara bus from?

San Miguel to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the San Miguel to Santa Barbara train from?

San Miguel to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the San Miguel to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

San Miguel to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the San Miguel to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Miguel to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Miguel to Santa Barbara is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from San Miguel to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Miguel to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m
$47–73
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mission & 14th to Government Centerbus 9S
2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
3. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
6h 8m
$11–14
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
5h 29m
$47–103
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from San Miguel to Santa Barbaracar 127.9 mi
2h 29m
$24–34

San Miguel to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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