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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Richmond by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4h 16m
    $192–448

  2. Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 54m
    $56–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 9m
    $118–246

  4. Drive 325.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Richmondcar car 325.9 mi
    5h 56m
    $60–86

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Richmondsubway subway
    3h 56m
    $286–431

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    6h 3m
    $236–541

  7. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 4m
    $120–172

Santa Barbara to Richmond by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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