There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo 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 34m$30–70Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispocar 89 mi
1h 50m$17–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 14m$30–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to San Luis Obispo89 mi
1h 50m
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo. 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 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at San Luis Obispo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and San Luis Obispo is 110 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 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 $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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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
- $30–70
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Luis Obispo.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and San Luis Obispo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.