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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Davisby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Davis by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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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 Davistrain train
    4h 47m
    $156–565

  2. Bus, train via Fairfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Davistrain train
    10h 39m
    $65–115

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    10h 16m
    $148–226

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 50m
    $140–290

  5. Drive 375.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Daviscar car 375.5 mi
    6h 47m
    $69–99

  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 Davistrain train
    6h 12m
    $212–423

  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 Davistrain train
    5h 55m
    $308–480

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

    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
    7h 53m
    $167–333

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    7h 36m
    $220–727

Santa Barbara to Davis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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