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

Composite routes from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Cheapest
3 h 45 min
Car
350 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$459.25
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$548.54

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$127.57
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.96–$89.30
Bus from Isla Vista to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$76.09

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Email:
contact@gorelaxsan.com
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Email:
hello@laxlinq.com
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$89.30

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Email:
cclax@cclax.com
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
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 De La Vina & Mission to Camarillo
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.63–$4.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego is to bus which costs $19.57 - $76.09 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Diego. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 367 km. The road distance is 351.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $19.57 - $76.09 .

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

The bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Diego takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs once a week.

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

Santa Barbara to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $19.57 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $108.70 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $347.83 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Diego is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

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

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

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

Book your Santa Barbara to San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1923+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $52.66 per night.
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