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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Trinidadby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Trinidad by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SBA - ACV
    6h 46m
    $52–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    17h 40m
    $142–221

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 22m
    $217–402

  4. Drive 611.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Trinidadcar car 611.6 mi
    11h 8m
    $112–162

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane LAX - ACV
    7h 55m
    $351–1,033

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane BUR - ACV
    7h 44m
    $164–666

Santa Barbara to Trinidad by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main St & View Ave - Trinidad NB Stop via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 17h 40m.

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