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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
3 h 44 min
Car
349 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$446.49
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$459.25
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$484.76–$1,211.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$127.57
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from San Diego to Camarillo
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$97.83

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.96–$82.92
Bus from San Diego to Isla
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$76.09

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Email:
contact@gorelaxsan.com
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from San Diego to LAX
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Email:
hello@laxlinq.com
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from San Diego to LAX
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Ventura County Transportation Commission

Phone:
+1 (800) 438-1112
Email:
ridercomments@goventura.org
Website:
goventura.org/
Bus from Camarillo station to Bath
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.63–$4.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $19.57 - $70.65 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Diego and Santa Barbara is 370 km. The road distance is 349.6 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $26.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The train from San Diego to Santa Barbara takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Santa Barbara train from?

San Diego to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $26.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $70.65 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $347.83 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the San Diego to Santa Barbara train arrive?

San Diego to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Santa Barbara is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

Book your San Diego to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $55.60 per night.
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