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

The cheapest way to get from Soledad to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soledad to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Soledad and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Soledad to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Front / San Vicente and arriving at Santa Barbara via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Soledad to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Soledad and Santa Barbara is 272 miles. The road distance is 191.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Soledad to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Soledad to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Soledad to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Front / San Vicente station.

Where does the Soledad to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Soledad to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 station.

Can I drive from Soledad to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Soledad to Santa Barbara is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Soledad to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Soledad to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Front / San Vicente to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50m
$83–123
Drive 190.8 mi
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1. Drive from Soledad to Santa Barbaracar 190.8 mi
3h 33m
$35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front / San Vicente to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
7h 51m
$83–173
Bus, train via Paso Robles
1. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
8h 15m
$56–118

Soledad to Santa Barbara by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.1 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Front / San Vicente to Santa Barbara via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 and Salinas in around 7h 50m.

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