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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    9h 55m
    $63–98

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 18m
    $169–315

  3. Drive 356.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Vacavillecar car 356.2 mi
    6h 28m
    $65–94

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 17m
    $208–454

  5. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    11h 1m
    $133–184

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 6m
    $292–439

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, line 40 bus

    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 Fairfield Transportation Center to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 41m
    $232–594

Santa Barbara to Vacaville by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Vacaville Transportation Center via Oakland, West Oakland, Concord, and Concord Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 53m.

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