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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Livingstonby bus (Amtrak), train, taxi, car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Livingston by bus (Amtrak), train, taxi, car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

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    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 Mercedbus bus 1
    9h 38m
    $89–133

  2. Drive 283.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Livingstoncar car 283.7 mi
    5h 42m
    $52–75

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the taxi from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Livingstontaxi taxi
    11h 2m
    $254–406

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Turlockbus bus
    9h 9m
    $230–519

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 48m
    $78–126

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus 1
    10h 11m
    $59–110

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    9h 37m
    $202–463

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    8h 58m
    $107–257

Santa Barbara to Livingston by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Main St @ B St via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Merced, and Transpo in around 9h 38m.

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