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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Black Mountain Ranchby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Black Mountain Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 40m
    $123–204

  2. Drive 204 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Black Mountain Ranchcar car 204 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–54

  3. 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 20m
    $105–149

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus

    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 Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    4h 18m
    $218–262

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 35m
    $126–352

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Black Mountain Ranch, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Black Mountain Ranch via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 6h 20m.

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