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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mariposaby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    9h 20m
    $90–130

  2. Drive  292.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposacar car 292.8 mi
    5h 59m
    $54–78

  3. Train, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    8h 46m
    $152–283

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    10h 20m

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    13h 11m

Santa Barbara to Mariposa by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Midtown Mariposa via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 20m.

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