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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Union City by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 23m
    $54–150

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 23m
    $108–221

  3. Drive 295.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Union Citycar car 295.5 mi
    5h 24m
    $54–78

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Union Citysubway subway
    4h 33m
    $196–454

  5. Bus via Oakland (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    8h 1m
    $57–94

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Union Citysubway subway
    3h 37m
    $286–431

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    7h 9m
    $146–690

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    6h 31m
    $218–723

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    6h 51m
    $529–823

Santa Barbara to Union City by bus and subway

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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