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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Seaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 56m
    $69–139

  2. Drive 191.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar car 191.3 mi
    3h 23m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 31m

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    $172–249

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 22m
    $76–292

Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 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 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 31m.

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