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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 48m
    $76–155

  2. Drive 205.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to La Jollacar car 205.8 mi
    3h 39m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    7h 47m
    $80–154

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 20m
    $162–227

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    7h 14m
    $202–736

Santa Barbara (Station) to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 7h 47m.

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