What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo is to fly and BART and line 21 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Alamo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza via Walnut Creek BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Alamo?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Alamo is 317 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Alamo without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Alamo bus from?

Santa Barbara to Alamo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Alamo train from?

Santa Barbara to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Alamo bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Alamo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Alamo train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Alamo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Alamo is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Santa Barbara to Alamo.

Where can I stay near Alamo?

There are 297+ hotels available in Alamo.

Santa Barbara to Alamo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Alamo by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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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
5h 3m
$194–451
Drive 314.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Alamocar 314.3 mi
5h 44m
$58–83
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
8h 35m
$59–96
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
10h 52m
$121–248
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 21 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to MacArthursubway
3. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway
4. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plazabus
4h 50m
$288–435
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 47m
$123–174

Santa Barbara to Alamo by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Alamo, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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