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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sorrento Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sorrento Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, tram, 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
    7h 18m
    $70–145

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sorrento Valleycar car 202.6 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  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 59m
    $55–91

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, line 921 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Blbus bus
    4h 49m
    $166–247

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 33m
    $140–372

Santa Barbara to Sorrento Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Sorrento Valley, 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 Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, and Gilman & Myers in around 7h 59m.

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