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How to get fromOld Town Transit Center to Santa Barbaraby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Old Town Transit Center to Santa Barbara by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 45m
    $35–57

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 46m
    $120–200

  3. Drive  211.3 mi

    1. Drive from Old Town Transit Center to Santa Barbaracar car 211.3 mi
    3h 43m
    $39–56

  4. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3h 43m
    $56–232

  5. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 14m

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    5h 57m

Old Town Transit Center to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Old Town Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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