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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Marin Countyby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, line 101 bus, line 23 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Glen Drbus bus
    5h 35m
    $208–456

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 38m
    $62–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 10m
    $128–252

  4. Drive 345.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Marin Countycar car 345.3 mi
    6h 22m
    $63–91

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    5h 32m
    $308–479

  6. Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 40m
    $135–189

Santa Barbara to Marin County by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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