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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County 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 Hwy 140 Autocampbus bus
    9h 28m
    $91–132

  2. Drive  299.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposa Countycar car 299.4 mi
    6h 16m
    $55–79

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, 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 Hwy 140 Autocampbus bus
    8h 54m
    $154–285

  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 Midpines Post Officebus bus
    10h 37m

  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 Midpines Post Officebus bus
    13h 28m

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midpines Post Officebus bus
    10h 36m
    $262–539

Santa Barbara to Mariposa County by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Midpines Post Office via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 37m.

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