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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $174–228

  2. Drive 203.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 203.3 mi
    4h 4m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 27m
    $175–279

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Paso Robles

    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. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $146–230

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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