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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Simeonby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Simeon by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    6h 56m
    $37–79

  2. Bus via Santa Maria

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    7h 52m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    7h 36m
    $34–59

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to San Simeonrideshare rideshare 127.5 mi
    2h 35m

  5. Drive 127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Simeoncar car 127.5 mi
    2h 35m
    $24–34

  6. Bus via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus bus 15N
    7h 39m
    $66–82

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Simeon by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Moffett & Goleta Beach to Castillo @ Quality Inn via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 7h 36m.

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