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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Marinaby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or subway

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $85–120

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Marinacar car 225.6 mi
    4h 16m
    $42–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 36m
    $86–169

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $236–427

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $196–736

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 39m
    $336–491

Santa Barbara to Marina by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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