There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Soledad by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
6h 46m$83–117Drive 190.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Soledadcar 190.7 mi
3h 34m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
7h 20m$85–171Train, bus via Paso Robles
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
7h 30m$56–111
Santa Barbara to Soledad by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Soledad is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Soledad is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Soledad. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Front / San Vicente via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Soledad is 266 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Soledad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to Soledad, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Soledad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Soledad is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Santa Barbara to Soledad.
There are three+ hotels available in Soledad.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Soledad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Front / San Vicente via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 6h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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