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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Albany is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Albany is to fly and BART which takes 3h 47m and costs $280 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Albany. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Albany. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Cerrito Plaza via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Albany?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Albany is 305 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Santa Barbara to Albany, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Albany?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Albany is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Albany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Albany train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Albany is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Santa Barbara to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 685+ hotels available in Albany.

Santa Barbara to Albany - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 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 El Cerrito Plazasubway
4h 16m
$192–447
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
7h 43m
$55–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 27m
$118–241
Drive 320.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Albanycar 320.7 mi
5h 53m
$59–85
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Plazasubway
3h 47m
$286–430
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
6h 58m
$375–1,489
Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 54m
$122–172

Santa Barbara to Albany by bus and subway (Flixbus)

8Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Albany, 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 Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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