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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Humboldt Countyby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Humboldt County by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    2. Drive from Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACV to Humboldt Countycar car
    7h 19m
    $54–286

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    17h 10m
    $145–223

  3. Train, bus, drive via Martinez (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Humboldt Countycar car
    19h 32m
    $228–403

  4. Drive 588.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Humboldt Countycar car 588.4 mi
    12h 46m
    $108–156

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    3. Drive from Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACV to Humboldt Countycar car
    8h 29m
    $360–1,044

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    3. Drive from Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACV to Humboldt Countycar car
    8h 17m
    $172–678

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Drive from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Humboldt Countycar car
    20h 24m
    $227–442

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Humboldt County. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), then drive to Humboldt County. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Humboldt County via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, Petaluma, and Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop in around 17h 10m.

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