What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda is to fly and BART which takes 3h 52m and costs $280 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Orinda?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Orinda?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Orinda via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Orinda is 305 miles. The road distance is 321.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Orinda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Orinda train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Orinda is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Orinda bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Orinda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Orinda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Orinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Orinda is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Santa Barbara to Orinda.

Where can I stay near Orinda?

There are 657+ hotels available in Orinda.

Santa Barbara to Orinda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Orindasubway
4h 5m
$162–387
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
7h 37m
$49–79
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
9h 54m
$100–219
Drive 319.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Orindacar 319.9 mi
5h 48m
$59–85
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
3. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Orindasubway
3h 52m
$286–431
Bus via Horton @ 59th (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 49m
$110–155

Santa Barbara to Orinda by bus and subway (Flixbus)

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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