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

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

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Mercedbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    10h 15m
    $102–144

  2. Drive 292.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposacar car 292.9 mi
    5h 59m
    $54–78

  3. 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 25m
    $93–137

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    10h 48m
    $71–119

  5. Train, bus via Delano

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Mercedbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus bus
    11h 34m
    $74–134

Santa Barbara to Mariposa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 15m.

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