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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Ysidroby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Ysidro by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 57m
    $76–161

  2. Drive 227.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Ysidrocar car 227.8 mi
    4h
    $42–61

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidrobus bus Los Angeles
    7h 10m
    $43–73

  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 22m
    $164–242

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to San Ysidrobus bus Lxus 3103
    10h 8m

Santa Barbara to San Ysidro by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Ysidro, 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 to San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 10m.

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