What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito is to fly and BART which takes 3h 51m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

The distance between Santa Barbara and El Cerrito is 307 miles. The road distance is 325.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to El Cerrito bus from?

Santa Barbara to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to El Cerrito train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to El Cerrito bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to El Cerrito train arrive?

Santa Barbara to El Cerrito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to El Cerrito is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito.

Where can I stay near El Cerrito?

There are 727+ hotels available in El Cerrito.

Santa Barbara to El Cerrito - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to El Cerrito by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4h 11m
$192–447
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
7h 49m
$56–92
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
9h 31m
$118–242
Drive 323.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to El Cerritocar 323.7 mi
5h 54m
$60–86
Fly 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 El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3h 51m
$286–431
Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 1m
$123–173

Santa Barbara to El Cerrito by bus and subway (Flixbus)

8Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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