There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 47m$70–117Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beachcar 86.6 mi
1h 43m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 27m$66–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Avila Beach86.6 mi
1h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Avila Beach is 120 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Avila Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Avila Beach.
There are 257+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Avila Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.