There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 42mDrive 228.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Moss Landingcar 228.5 mi
4h 17m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 16m$141–216Train, fly
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 26m$399–870
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Highway 1 / Dolan Road via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Moss Landing is 252 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Moss Landing, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Santa Barbara to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Moss Landing is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Santa Barbara to Moss Landing.
There are 200+ hotels available in Moss Landing.