What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $10 - $13 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at El Camino Real & Encina via Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Paso Robles Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Margarita is 121 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita bus from?

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita train from?

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Margarita?

There are 175+ hotels available in Santa Margarita.

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 47m
$38–55
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus Midday
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus 10N
5h 9m
$10–13
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
5h 45m
$49–102
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Margaritacar 101.3 mi
2h 2m
$19–27

Santa Barbara to Santa Margarita by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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