What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $200 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Daly City?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Daly City. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART via 4th St & Berry St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Daly City?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Daly City. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Daly City is 282 miles. The road distance is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Daly City bus from?

Santa Barbara to Daly City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Daly City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 58m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Daly City bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Daly City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Daly City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Daly City?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Daly City is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Santa Barbara to Daly City.

Where can I stay near Daly City?

There are 799+ hotels available in Daly City.

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Daly City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3h 17m
$200–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
7h 58m
$55–87
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
9h 29m
$113–222
Drive 318.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Daly Citycar 318.1 mi
5h 48m
$59–84
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Daly Citysubway
3h 55m
$286–432
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
6h 29m
$117–325
Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 4m
$128–178

Santa Barbara to Daly City by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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