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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mesa Verdeby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Mesa Verde - Roy Wilson Community Centerbus bus 6
    9h 30m
    $42–66

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Blythe McDonaldsbus bus La
    9h 51m
    $82–147

  3. Drive  308.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verdecar car 308.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $57–82

  4. Train, bus via Indio

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Mesa Verde - Roy Wilson Community Centerbus bus 6
    10h 3m
    $55–103

  5. Train, bus via Indio #2

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Mesa Verde - Roy Wilson Community Centerbus bus 6
    10h 50m
    $55–97

  6. Bus via Thousand Oaks

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    4. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Mesa Verde - Roy Wilson Community Centerbus bus 6
    14h 59m
    $68–90

Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mesa Verde, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Mesa Verde - Roy Wilson Community Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center in around 9h 30m.

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