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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3h 38m
    $212–556

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 40m
    $67–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 28m
    $140–300

  4. Drive 373.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramentocar car 373.3 mi
    6h 49m
    $69–99

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    6h 43m
    $163–344

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    11h 5m
    $153–234

Santa Barbara to Sacramento by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station via Oakland in around 9h 40m.

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