What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to fly and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $210 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave via Townsend St & Lusk St, Mission St & 2nd St and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Mill Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Mill Valley is 304 miles. The road distance is 337.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus from?

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley train from?

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Mill Valley train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Mill Valley is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley.

Where can I stay near Mill Valley?

There are 561+ hotels available in Mill Valley.

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mill Valley by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill Stbus
5h 15m
$216–408
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
8h 55m
$61–96
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 40m
$201–340
Drive 335.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mill Valleycar 335.9 mi
6h 13m
$62–89
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
5h 27m
$308–479
Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 46m
$135–196

Santa Barbara to Mill Valley by bus and foot (Flixbus)

4Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mill Valley, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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