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

The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Ysidro and Santa Barbara is 220 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 30m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

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

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 30m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the San Ysidro to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train arrive?

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Santa Barbara is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Tram, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 27m
$80–242
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 30m
$38–63
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 36m
$58–155
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from San Ysidro to Santa Barbaracar 228 mi
4h
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Oxnardbus Lxus 3123
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus 82 / ...
11h 22m
$46–71

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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