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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atherton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Atherton is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 3m and costs $180 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Atherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino Real & Watkins Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Atherton?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Atherton?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Atherton is 292 miles. The road distance is 298.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Atherton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $50 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Santa Barbara to Atherton, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Atherton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Atherton?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Atherton is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Atherton bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Atherton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Atherton train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Atherton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Atherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Atherton is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Santa Barbara to Atherton.

Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 435+ hotels available in Atherton.

Santa Barbara to Atherton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain

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

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 3m
$184–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 22m
$53–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 22m
$107–220
Drive 297.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Athertoncar 297.1 mi
5h 26m
$55–79
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 9m
$296–444
Bus via Oakland (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
9h 29m
$58–94

Santa Barbara to Atherton by bus and train

25Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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