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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Julianby train, taxi, car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Julian by train, taxi, car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $219–327

  2. Drive  232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Juliancar car 232.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $43–62

  3. Fly, tram, bus

    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 El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus
    7h 9m
    $82–247

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    9h 39m
    $60–152

Santa Barbara to Julian by train, tram, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Julian. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Julian. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara to Julian in around 4h 15m.

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