What is the cheapest way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Jacinto and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Jacinto + Seventh Street and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall, Promenade Mall, Temecula Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between San Jacinto and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Jacinto and Santa Barbara is 204 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jacinto to Santa Barbara bus from?

San Jacinto to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall station.

Where do I catch the San Jacinto to Santa Barbara train from?

San Jacinto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.

Train or bus from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the San Jacinto to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

San Jacinto to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Promenade Mall station.

Where does the San Jacinto to Santa Barbara train arrive?

San Jacinto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jacinto to Santa Barbara is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jacinto to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 58m
$42–90
Drive 178 mi
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1. Drive from San Jacinto to Santa Barbaracar 178 mi
3h 11m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Promenade Mallbus 79
2. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
10h 13m
$35–62

San Jacinto to Santa Barbara by bus, train, and foot

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between San Jacinto, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from State + Seventh to Santa Barbara via Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall, Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jacinto + Seventh Street to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall, Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 13m.

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