There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 3m$51–113Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
6h 29m$30–48Drive 177.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton Southcar 177.9 mi
3h 9m$33–47Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SBA - CLD
6h 3m$86–332Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, line 392 bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rdbus
6h 5m$90–256
Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Camp Pendleton South is 193 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $340 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Camp Pendleton South, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton South.
There are 803+ hotels available in Camp Pendleton South.