What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette is to fly and BART which takes 3h 56m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lafayette via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Lafayette is 309 miles. The road distance is 323.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Lafayette bus from?

Santa Barbara to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Lafayette train from?

Santa Barbara to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Lafayette bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Lafayette train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Lafayette is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Santa Barbara to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 322+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Santa Barbara to Lafayette - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lafayette by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway
4h 9m
$192–448
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
7h 41m
$56–92
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 58m
$119–245
Drive 321.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lafayettecar 321.4 mi
5h 52m
$59–85
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to MacArthursubway
3. Take the subway from MacArthur to Lafayettesubway
3h 56m
$286–431
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 53m
$121–171

Santa Barbara to Lafayette by bus and subway (Flixbus)

8Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. 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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