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How to get fromSanta Barbara to McWay Fallsby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to McWay Falls by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    7h 11m
    $92–181

  2. Drive 184.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to McWay Fallscar car 184.8 mi
    3h 42m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Front / San Vicente to McWay Fallscar car
    8h 30m
    $78–111

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $160–352

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to McWay Fallscar car
    7h 54m
    $64–123

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and McWay Falls, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to McWay Falls. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to McWay Falls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to McWay Falls via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 8h 30m.

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