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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2h 23m
    $80–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    7h 8m
    $32–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 9m
    $65–150

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Santa Barbararideshare rideshare 215.3 mi
    3h 48m

  5. Drive 215.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbaracar car 215.3 mi
    3h 48m
    $40–57

  6. 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
    8h 36m
    $126–197

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 8m.

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