There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 46m$81–114Drive 224.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Baycar 224.8 mi
4h 18m$41–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 20m$83–168Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 16m$337–812Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Marina Shuttle Station
7h 4m$238–500Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
5h 55m$520–896
Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and California State University, Monterey Bay is 250 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Santa Barbara to California State University, Monterey Bay.
There are 194+ hotels available in California State University, Monterey Bay.