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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Redwood Cityby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 45m
    $162–349

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 48m
    $44–231

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $54–79

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 15m
    $183–280

  5. Drive  297.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Redwood Citycar car 297.8 mi
    5h 25m
    $51–74

  6. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Redwood City Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    7h 37m
    $59–86

Santa Barbara to Redwood City by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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