What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon is to bus which costs $11 - $15 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and San Simeon?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to San Simeon. However, there are services departing from Chapala at Figueroa and arriving at Castillo @ Quality Inn via Santa Maria Transit Center, Government Center and Morro Bay Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to San Simeon?

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Simeon is 161 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to San Simeon without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to San Simeon bus from?

Santa Barbara to San Simeon bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Chapala at Figueroa station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Simeon bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to San Simeon bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to San Simeon?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Simeon is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Simeon.

Where can I stay near San Simeon?

There are 164+ hotels available in San Simeon.

Santa Barbara to San Simeon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Simeon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
2. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus 15N
6h 53m
$42–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
3. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Castillo @ Quality Innbus 15N
7h 4m
$11–15
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Simeoncar 129.6 mi
2h 35m
$24–35

Santa Barbara to San Simeon by bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Castillo @ Quality Inn via Santa Maria Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 7h 4m.

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