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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Aurora?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Roseburg Ave & College Ave via Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Aurora?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Aurora station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Aurora?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Aurora is 389 miles. The road distance is 300.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Aurora?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Aurora bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Aurora bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Aurora train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Aurora is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Santa Barbara to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 74+ hotels available in Aurora.

Santa Barbara to Aurora - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus Nogales
7h 58m
$63–112
Drive 299.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Auroracar 299.2 mi
5h 59m
$55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
10h 37m
$169–296
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
7h 17m
$200–458
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
9h 19m
$95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
9h 43m
$84–135
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
7h 41m
$230–515
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
6h 31m
$290–435

Santa Barbara to Aurora by train and bus

12Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Aurora.

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Distance: 386.4 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Aurora via San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Roseburg Ave & College Ave via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Modesto, and Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on in around 9h 19m.

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