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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Rancho Peñasquitosby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Rancho Peñasquitos by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    4h 12m
    $164–232

  2. Drive 205.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Rancho Peñasquitoscar car 205.9 mi
    3h 39m
    $38–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 2m
    $63–136

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 32m
    $57–94

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 39m
    $146–372

Santa Barbara to Rancho Peñasquitos by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Fe Depot in around 7h 32m.

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