There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 7m$66–136Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Ramonacar 215.2 mi
3h 54m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 24m$52–84Fly, tram, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Main St & 10th Stbus
6h 26m$166–247
Santa Barbara to Ramona by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Ramona. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Main St & 11th St via Los Angeles, Plaza St & Highway 101 and Escondido Transit Center Stall 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Ramona. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Ramona is 230 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Ramona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Ramona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Ramona is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Ramona, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main St & 11th St via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Plaza St & Highway 101, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Main St & 10th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Ramona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Ramona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Ramona is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Santa Barbara to Ramona.
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