What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Del Mar and Santa Barbara is 208 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santa Barbara bus from?

Del Mar to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santa Barbara train from?

Del Mar to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Del Mar to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Del Mar to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Del Mar to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Del Mar to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Santa Barbara is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Del Mar to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Del Mar to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 24m
$62–135
Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Santa Barbaracar 196.7 mi
3h 29m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 13m
$52–80
Line 101 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus
2. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 53m
$84–242

Del Mar to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 13m.

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