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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, tram, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 47m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 7m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 27m

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    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 Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 54m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel via Lake Merritt

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 57m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 295.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco Bay Area via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 8h 7m.

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