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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Selmaby bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Selma by bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Selmabus bus 1
    7h
    $83–120

  2. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    7h 58m
    $32–216

  3. Drive 217.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Selmacar car 217.3 mi
    4h 29m
    $40–58

Santa Barbara to Selma by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Selma via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International in around 7h. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.

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