There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2h 36m$76–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 20m$33–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 20m$69–144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to San Diego-SAN214.9 mi
3h 48mDrive 214.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 214.9 mi
3h 48m$40–57
Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $75 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 202 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $75 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.