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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Portervilleby bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Delano

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Delano Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delano Bus Stop to Portervilletaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $149–205

  2. Drive 195.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Portervillecar car 195.6 mi
    3h 41m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tiptonbus bus 1
    3. Take the taxi from Tipton to Portervilletaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $161–212

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delano to Portervilletaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $135–207

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Porterville. However, you can take the bus to Bakersfield, walk to Bakersfield Train Station, take the bus to Delano Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Porterville. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara to Porterville in around 3h 41m.

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