What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 1h 56m and costs $290 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at Emeryville via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Berkeley is 293 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley bus from?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley train from?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley bus arrive?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley train arrive?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 16m
$210–440
Drive 317.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeleycar 317.6 mi
5h 51m
$58–84
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 59m
$110–172
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 22m
$152–290
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
1h 56m
$291–423
Bus via West Oakland
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
10h 33m

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Berkeley by bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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