What is the cheapest way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Capistrano Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Coast-34680 Surfside Inn and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Capistrano Beach and Santa Barbara is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-34680 Surfside Inn station.

Train or bus from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $95 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 91 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
5h 32m
$37–67
Drive 152 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara152 mi
2h 41m
$28–41
Line 91 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Coast-34680 Surfside Inn to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 791
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
6h 40m
$29–94

Capistrano Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 32mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast-34680 Surfside Inn to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 40m.

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