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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Auburnby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Auburn by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5h 52m
    $224–509

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    13h 16m
    $71–117

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    13h 5m
    $150–230

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    13h 35m
    $154–319

  5. Drive 401.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Auburncar car 401.2 mi
    7h 31m
    $74–106

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    8h 1m
    $228–523

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    7h 28m
    $322–510

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    8h 58m
    $173–398

Santa Barbara to Auburn by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Auburn Amtrak via Sacramento in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Auburn Station via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and P St & 5th St in around 13h 16m.

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