There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
2h 59m$164–398Drive 289.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 289.3 mi
5h 19m$53–77Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 16mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)289.3 mi
5h 19mTrain to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
4h 32m$327–464Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 44m$175–281
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to Caltrain and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Goleta Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 284 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), including transfers.
Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Goleta Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
There are 312+ hotels available in Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.