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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to San Diego Zooby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, line 215 bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus
    4h 1m
    $80–232

  2. Drive 213 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Diego Zoocar car 213 mi
    3h 45m
    $39–57

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 44m
    $74–155

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 4m
    $57–94

  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
    6h 56m
    $203–640

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Diego Zoo by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Diego Zoo via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 7h 4m.

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