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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Rancho Santa Fe by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 34m
    $115–178

  2. Drive  195.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Rancho Santa Fecar car 195.4 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–52

  3. 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m

  4. Fly, train, line 308 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus
    5h 59m
    $94–254

Santa Barbara to Rancho Santa Fe by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 7h 15m.

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