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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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Mercedbus 1
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
10h 15m$96–135Drive 292.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposacar 292.8 mi
5h 59m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
10h 25m$83–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus 1
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
10h 48m$66–114Train, bus via Delano
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
11h 34m$69–129
Santa Barbara to Mariposa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Mariposa. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Midtown Mariposa via Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Mariposa is 363 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 10h 15m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Mariposa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Mariposa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Mariposa is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposa.
There are 119+ hotels available in Mariposa.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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