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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek is to bus via State & Yanonali which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $290 - $430.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek station. However, there are services departing from Moffett & Goleta Beach and arriving at MacArthur BART Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Horton @ 59th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Walnut Creek via Lake Merritt and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

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

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Walnut Creek is 303 miles. The road distance is 318.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 9h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 2h 15m.

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

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

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

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek.

Where can I stay near Walnut Creek?

There are 320+ hotels available in Walnut Creek.

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Walnut Creeksubway
2h 28m
$195–441
Bus via State & Yanonali (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
10h 49m
$56–95
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 52m
$114–177
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 53m
$155–296
Drive 316.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creekcar 316.4 mi
5h 49m
$58–84
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2h 15m
$291–425
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
10h 46m
$104–208

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Walnut Creek by bus and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Walnut Creek, 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 Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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