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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Solana Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 25m
    $65–140

  2. Drive 194 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Solana Beachcar car 194 mi
    3h 26m
    $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
    6h 5m
    $50–80

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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
    4h 44m
    $170–244

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 25m
    $80–302

Santa Barbara to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 5m.

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