How to travel from Reno to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between Reno and Santa Barbera is around 456 miles (734km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reno to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Santa BarberaReno if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Reno (RNO) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $245
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Bus

Take the bus to San Francisco and then to Santa Barbara Train Station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $36

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Train

Take the train to Sacramento and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $110
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance531 miles (854km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reno and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Reno to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $36 and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.

The distance between Reno and Santa Barbera is around 456 miles (734km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191 miles (307km)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Reno and Santa Barbera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reno to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $245.

The cheapest way to travel between Reno and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $36 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reno and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reno to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sacramento. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Reno and Santa Barbera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reno and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reno to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Francisco. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Reno and Santa Barbera. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reno to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from Reno (RNO) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Santa Barbera is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Santa Barbera. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reno and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 531 miles (854km) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reno to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $245.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reno and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Reno to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 25m
$245
every 20 mins734km (456 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 40m
$36
4 times a week908km (564 miles)
Bus via San Francisco14h 20m
$95
3 times a week924km (574 miles)
Train
17hrs
$110
twice daily966km (600 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
$53
on demand854km (531 miles)

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Airports near Santa Barbera

The following major airports near Santa Barbera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Santa Barbera
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
32 miles (52km) from Santa Barbera
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from Santa Barbera