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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sierra Nevadaby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Nevada by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    9h 55m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    10h

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  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Sierra Nevada. However, you can take the bus to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Sierra Nevada. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Sierra Nevada via Glendale Amtrak, Glendale, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street in around 10h.

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