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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Barbara County (Region)by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara County (Region) by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Barbara County (Region)taxi taxi
    2h 24m
    $331–426

  2. Drive 261.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Barbara County (Region)car car 261.9 mi
    5h 13m
    $48–69

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Barbara County (Region)taxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $247–367

  4. Bus

    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 Buellton, CAbus bus
    8h 55m
    $150–212

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Santa Barbara County (Region) via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Buellton, CA in around 8h 55m.

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