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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Elk Groveby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Elk Grove by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    4h 38m
    $236–584

  2. Drive 360.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Elk Grovecar car 360.3 mi
    6h 42m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 59m
    $126–186

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 34m
    $172–324

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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 44m
    $187–373

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Elk Grove via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 11h 28m.

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