Which travel companies can get me from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA: You can go to Santa Barbara, CA from Berkeley, CA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $87 (€79) with Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA on Omio.

Can I travel directly from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?

Yes, there are direct routes from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with the following travel companies: You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak. Direct services to Santa Barbara, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information between Berkeley, CA and Santa Barbara, CA

Distance	277 miles (447 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$48 - $277
Cheapest mode	Bus • $48 (€44) • 11 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $277 (€250) • 1 h 21 min
Popular travel companies	Amtrak

Travel 277 miles (447 km) by train, bus or flight between Berkeley, CA and Santa Barbara, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

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from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

How to get from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:39AM9h33

Berkeley, CA

06:12PMSanta Barbara, CA

$1491One-way

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Cheapest

08:39AM9h33

Berkeley, CA

06:12PMSanta Barbara, CA

$1491One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:39AM9h33

Berkeley, CA

06:12PMSanta Barbara, CA

$1491One-way

0 transfers

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Travel to Santa Barbara from Berkeley on Amtrak travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Santa Barbara from Berkeley, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

FAQs: Travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Travel to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

There are 3 travel options from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of $48 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is $229 (€207) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $277 (€250) from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

Taking a bus costs $39 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $87 (€79).

The quickest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 21 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 15 min of travel time.

Train takes 9 h 44 min on average.

The distance is approximately 277 miles (447 km) from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

The average frequency per day from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:

6 buses per day.
7 flights per day.
Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

You can go to Santa Barbara, CA from Berkeley, CA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $87 (€79) with Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with the following travel companies:

You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak.

Direct services to Santa Barbara, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Berkeley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA or Ventura, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Barbara, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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