There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 29mDrive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimientocar 134.3 mi
2h 43m$23–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
4h 16m$140–200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Lake Nacimiento is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lake Nacimiento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to Lake Nacimiento.
There are 184+ hotels available in Lake Nacimiento.