There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 46m$38–78Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
7h 42m$12–16Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26m$34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Cambria122.4 mi
2h 30mDrive 122.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambriacar 122.4 mi
2h 30m$23–33Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
7h 29m$66–81
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $11 - $16 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at Burton & Main via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Amtrak Station, Government Center and Morro Bay Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Cambria is 147 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Cambria, 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
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Cambria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Cambria.
There are 159+ hotels available in Cambria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Cambria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.