What is the cheapest way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sorrento Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pacific Heights Bl & Mira Mesa Bl and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Diego and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sorrento Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Sorrento Valley station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from UTC Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Sorrento Valley and Santa Barbara is 224 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara bus from?

Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara train from?

Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 4 ways to get from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or plane

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 37m
$38–68
Drive 202.6 mi
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1. Drive from Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbaracar 202.6 mi
3h 34m
$37–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 39m
$74–170
Line 921 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Pacific Heights Bl & Mira Mesa Bl to UTC Transit Centerbus
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Old Town Stationtram
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 42m
$166–242

Sorrento Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and tram (Flixbus)

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7h 37mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Sorrento Valley, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Heights Bl & Mira Mesa Bl to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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