What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara is to bus via Santa Maria which costs $9 - $13 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Margarita and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Encina and arriving at Chapala at Figueroa via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Margarita and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Santa Margarita and Santa Barbara is 133 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara bus from?

Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Government Center station.

Where do I catch the Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara train from?

Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Maria, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 7m
$38–84
Bus via Santa Maria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
5h 13m
$10–12
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Margarita to Santa Barbaracar 101.3 mi
2h 2m
$19–27
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m
$38–59

Santa Margarita to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Encina to Chapala at Figueroa via Government Center and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 5h 13m.

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