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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cambriaby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cambria by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    6h 43m
    $42–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    6h 54m
    $11–14

  3. Drive 124.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cambriacar car 124.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $23–33

Santa Barbara to Cambria by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Burton & Main via Santa Maria Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 6h 54m.

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