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

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Encinitas and Santa Barbara is 209 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Encinitas to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Santa Barbara train from?

Encinitas to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $100 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Encinitas to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Encinitas to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Encinitas to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Santa Barbara is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Encinitas to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Encinitas to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
6h 15m
$42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
6h 41m
$34–100
Drive 190.4 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Barbara190.4 mi
3h 21m
$35–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
4h 21m
$44–318

Encinitas to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 41m.

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