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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Anselmoby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 46m
    $58–89

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 1m
    $103–219

  3. Drive  338.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Anselmocar car 338.1 mi
    6h 11m
    $62–90

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Mill Valley P&R - dropoffbus bus
    5h 32m
    $184–412

  5. Bus via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 31m
    $101–149

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    5h 11m
    $308–484

Santa Barbara to San Anselmo by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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