How to travel from San Jose to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between San Jose and Santa Barbera is around 291 miles (468km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from San Jose to Santa Barbera by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Coliseum, Fly

Take the train to Coliseum then fly from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $245
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Bus

Take the bus to Santa Barbara Train Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $18
Operated byFlixbus USA+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $55
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance291 miles (468km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Santa Barbera by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $2 and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.

The distance between San Jose and Santa Barbera is around 291 miles (468km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3 miles (4km)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from San Jose and Santa Barbera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbera is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx $245.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $2 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Jose and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between San Jose and Santa Barbera with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 45m.

Amtrak run train services between San Jose and Santa Barbera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 San Jose and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Jose and Santa Barbera with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

Flixbus USA and Amtrak run regular bus services between San Jose and Santa Barbera. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Jose to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you take the train to Millbrae Caltrain then fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 San Jose and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 291 miles (468km) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Santa Barbera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around $18.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Santa Barbera

Transport options from San Jose to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Coliseum, Fly + 5 similar
2h 10m
$245
every 4 hours494km (307 miles)
Train and Plane2h 45m
$235
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
$105
every 4 hours628km (390 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 55m
$230
every 4 hours661km (410 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
$305
3 times a week529km (329 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 30m
$215
every 4 hours774km (481 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
$18
every 4 hours470km (292 miles)
Bus to UC Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop7h 20m
$2
once daily481km (299 miles)
Train
7h 45m
$55
twice daily515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
$29
on demand468km (291 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