How to Travel from
Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Santa Barbara, Ca to San Diego
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (353 km)
3 h 46 min
353 km.
from $19
Other
Rideshare
3 h 46 min
353 km.
from $13.43
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$255.14
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$472.00
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
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:
$25.51–$114.81
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
reLAXsan
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
LAX LINQ
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
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
Bus from De La Vina & Mission to Camarillo
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.72
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego is to bus which costs $20.65 - $81.52 and takes 7h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Arrellaga & Castillo and arriving at San Diego via Isla Vista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
How far is it from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
The distance between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego is 373 km. The road distance is 354.1 km.
How do I travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $35.87 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego bus from?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $35.87 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $347.83 and takes 5h 25m.
Where does the Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego bus arrive?
Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego?
It is currently 15:49 at both, Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego.
Can I drive from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego.
Where can I stay near San Diego?
There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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