There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
55 min$75–220Drive 224.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 224.7 mi
3h 57m$41–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m$70–160Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 14m$129–189Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego to Santa Barbara-SBA224.7 mi
3h 57mTrain, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister & La Patera NBbus 85
7h 8m$58–124
San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $75 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between San Diego and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 193 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $75 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), 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, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to Hollister & La Patera NB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego to Santa Barbara-SBA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from San Diego to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.