What is the cheapest way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Bonsall and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonsall to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hwy 76 & Olive Hill Rd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Bonsall and Santa Barbara is 210 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonsall to Santa Barbara bus from?

Bonsall to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Bonsall to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Bonsall to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Bonsall to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonsall to Santa Barbara is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Bonsall to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Bonsall to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bonsall to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 15m
$44–95
Drive 188.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bonsall to Santa Barbaracar 188.7 mi
3h 19m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 33m
$38–105

Bonsall to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 209 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 76 & Olive Hill Rd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 8, Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 33m.

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