What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Paula and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Paula and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Paula to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Paula and San Diego is 208 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Paula to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Santa Paula to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to San Diego bus from?

Santa Paula to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to San Diego train from?

Santa Paula to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Santa Paula to San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Diego is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Santa Paula to San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Paula to San Diego bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Santa Paula to San Diego train arrive?

Santa Paula to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Santa Paula to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to San Diego is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Santa Paula to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2312+ hotels available in San Diego.

Santa Paula to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Paula to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 36m
$65–137
Drive 184.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Paula to San Diegocar 184.2 mi
3h 17m
$34–49
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45m
$115–169
Line 60 bus, bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Paula City Hall to Pacific View Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus
3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
4h 35m
$163–228
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 51m
$182–685

Santa Paula to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to San Diego via Bakersfield in around 8h 45m.

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