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How to get fromSanta Barbara to 17-Mile Driveby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to 17-Mile Drive by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 25m
    $157–255

  2. Drive 227.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to 17-Mile Drivecar car 227.1 mi
    4h 47m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m
    $87–117

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $268–529

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 20m
    $341–820

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    6h
    $523–904

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $358–523

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice a week.

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