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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Fresno, CAby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus via Fresno Bus Station

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    7h 15m
    $71–129

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    6h 30m
    $32–203

  3. Drive 220.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fresno, CAcar car 220.9 mi
    4h 27m
    $41–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Fresnobus bus 1 / ...
    7h 19m
    $85–121

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 39m
    $54–97

  6. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    7h 43m
    $54–111

  7. 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    7h 18m
    $292–731

Santa Barbara to Fresno, CA by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno, CA via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Fresno Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.

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