What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Carmel Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Carmel Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Carmel Valley is 222 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $140 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley train from?

Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley.

Where can I stay near Carmel Valley?

There are 333+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.

Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2h 59m
$146–342
Drive 198.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valleycar 198.6 mi
3h 31m
$34–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 33m
$143–213
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 3m
$64–91

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

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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