There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 47m$81–115Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Gonzalescar 199.7 mi
3h 43m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 21m$82–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to 5th St / Day Stbus 23
7h 49m$54–111
Santa Barbara to Gonzales by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at 5th St / Day St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Gonzales is 258 miles. The road distance is 200.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Gonzales is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Gonzales, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to 5th St / Day St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Santa Barbara to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Gonzales is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to Gonzales.
There are one+ hotels available in Gonzales.