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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Tiburonby plane, ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tiburon by plane, ferry, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate B to Tiburon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 9m
    $160–400

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 3m
    $56–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 44m
    $194–335

  4. Drive 338.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tiburoncar car 338.5 mi
    6h 18m
    $62–90

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate B to Tiburon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 8m
    $286–445

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    6h 29m
    $308–616

  7. Bus via Lake Merritt (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 13m
    $123–168

Santa Barbara to Tiburon by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Francisco 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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