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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Martinezby plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Martinez by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    5h 29m
    $188–401

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 1m
    $59–90

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    9h 28m
    $127–185

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 53m
    $120–260

  5. Drive 329.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Martinezcar car 329.3 mi
    6h 1m
    $61–87

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

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train
    5h 33m
    $230–546

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    5h 7m
    $294–450

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    8h 17m
    $472–1,508

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    8h
    $225–742

Santa Barbara to Martinez by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 53m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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