What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between La Jolla and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between La Jolla and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

The distance between La Jolla and Santa Barbara is 233 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.

How do I travel from La Jolla to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Santa Barbara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Santa Barbara train from?

La Jolla to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the La Jolla to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

La Jolla to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the La Jolla to Santa Barbara train arrive?

La Jolla to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Santa Barbara is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from La Jolla to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Santa Barbara by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 22m
$34–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 23m
$58–135
Drive 206.5 mi
1. Drive from La Jolla to Santa Barbaracar 206.5 mi
3h 40m
$38–55
Line 30 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 27m
$78–227
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 50m
$128–202

La Jolla to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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