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How to get fromRancho Bernardo to Santa Barbaraby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Line 280 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    4h 26m
    $166–232

  2. Drive 204.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Barbaracar car 204.2 mi
    3h 36m
    $38–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 33m
    $64–142

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 58m
    $60–102

Rancho Bernardo to Santa Barbara by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 58m.

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