What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $600 - $1100 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $750 - $1200.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Baja California?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Baja California?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Baja California is 384 km. The road distance is 375.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Baja California without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $1200 - $1900.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Baja California bus from?

Santa Barbara to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Baja California train from?

Santa Barbara to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Baja California is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 52m and costs $600 - $1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1100 - $2600 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Baja California bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Baja California train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Baja California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Baja California is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Santa Barbara to Baja California.

Where can I stay near Baja California?

There are 571+ hotels available in Baja California.

Santa Barbara to Baja California - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Los Angeles
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1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
6h 52m
$645–1,059
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 9m
$1,121–2,596
Drive 375.1 km
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tijuanacar 375.1 km
4h 7m
$779–1,125
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 15m
$1,516–4,432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
10h 19m
$1,260–1,851

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

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Tijuana via Los Angeles Union Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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