There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 14m$72–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 37m$36–68Drive 217.6 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Santa Barbaracar 217.6 mi
3h 50m$40–58Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 20m$164–237Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
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La Mesa to Santa Barbara by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from University Av & College 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 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between La Mesa and Santa Barbara is 239 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
La Mesa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Santa Barbara is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from La Mesa to Santa Barbara.
There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.