There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Midpines Post Officebus
10h 50m$91–130Drive 299.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposa Countycar 299.4 mi
6h 16m$55–79Fly, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midpines Post Officebus
11h 4m$262–539Bus
- 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 Midpines Post Officebus
11h$81–118Train, 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 Midpines Post Officebus
11h 23m$68–110Train, 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 Hwy 140 Autocampbus
12h$68–121
Santa Barbara to Mariposa County by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Midpines Post Office via Truxtun @ Amtrak, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Mariposa County is 371 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 10h 50m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Mariposa County bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Mariposa County bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Mariposa County is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Santa Barbara to Mariposa County.
There are 116+ hotels available in Mariposa County.
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, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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