What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and La Jolla Village?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and La Jolla Village?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Nobel Drive Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

The distance between Santa Barbara and La Jolla Village is 219 miles. The road distance is 204.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village bus from?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village train from?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village train arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village.

Where can I stay near La Jolla Village?

There are 2239+ hotels available in La Jolla Village.

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to Nobel Drive Stationtram
3h 44m
$164–242
Drive 203 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Jolla Villagecar 203 mi
3h 35m
$38–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 19m
$73–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 11m
$52–80

Santa Barbara to La Jolla Village by train and tram (Amtrak)

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Jolla Village, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 7h 11m.

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