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How to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Travel Information from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA

distanceDistance276 miles (445 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$49 - $159
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $49 (€44) • 6 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $159 (€144) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, United or Amtrak

Travel 276 miles (445 km) by bus, train or flight between Santa Barbara, CA and San Francisco, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA.

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

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

FlixBus
09:55PM6h35
Santa Barbara, CA
04:30AMSan Francisco, CA
$871One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:55PM6h35
Santa Barbara, CA
04:30AMSan Francisco, CA
$871One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
09:55PM6h35
Santa Barbara, CA
04:30AMSan Francisco, CA
$871One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Santa Barbara to San Francisco on FlixBus, Amtrak and United 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.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

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