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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    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 MacArthursubway subway
    4h 13m
    $202–446

  2. Bus via West Oakland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 47m
    $56–90

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 10m
    $110–240

  4. Drive 317 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillecar car 317 mi
    5h 45m
    $58–84

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to MacArthursubway subway
    3. Take the bus from MacArthur BART Station to 40th @ Hollis WBbus bus
    3h 57m
    $284–429

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Emeryvilletrain train
    6h 13m
    $240–616

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 5m
    $120–180

Santa Barbara to Emeryville by bus and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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