There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
- Take the tram from 12th & I Station to Marconi/Arcade Stationtram
4h 12m$316–509Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
12h 1m$69–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
12h 22m$282–425Drive 374.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcadecar 374.2 mi
7h 2m$69–99Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
12h 39m
Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade is to fly and tram which takes 4h 12m and costs $310 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Butano Dr & Cottage Way via Oakland, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Truxel Rd & Gateway Park Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Butterfield Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Arden-Arcade is 339 miles. The road distance is 376.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $430 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Arden-Arcade, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Butano Dr & Cottage Way via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Truxel Rd & Gateway Park Blvd in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $240–390 and the journey takes 11h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from 12th & I Station to Marconi/Arcade Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Santa Barbara to Arden-Arcade.
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