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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Luciaby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lucia by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Luciacar car
    5h 25m
    $62–121

  2. Drive 172.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Luciacar car 172.1 mi
    3h 27m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Luciataxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $214–269

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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Lucia. However, you can take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station then drive to Lucia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to King City Amtrak Bus Stop then take the taxi to Lucia.

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