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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sonoma Valleyby plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sonoma Valley by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    5h 53m
    $270–567

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    12h 19m
    $64–106

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Martinez to Sonoma Valleytaxi taxi
    10h 53m
    $267–429

  4. Drive 368.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sonoma Valleycar car 368.5 mi
    6h 50m
    $68–98

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to Petalumabus bus
    5h 57m
    $370–557

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, line 21 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Suisun City Train Depot to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr to Sonoma Valleytaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $296–602

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Sonoma Valley via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, Santa Rosa Transit Mall, and Hwy 12 & Trinity Rd in around 12h 19m.

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