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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Carmel Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 33m
    $96–173

  2. Drive 198.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Carmel Valleycar car 198.6 mi
    3h 31m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 4th Stbus bus 101
    7h 22m

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $194–282

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 30m
    $120–347

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, 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 Carmel Valley via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Camino Del Mar & 4th St in around 7h 22m.

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