Rome2Rio

How to get fromJulian to Santa Barbaraby taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or plane

Find Transport to Santa Barbara

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Julian to Santa Barbara by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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.

  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Julian to Escondido Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 42m
    $185–275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 22m
    $40–84

  3. Drive 232.8 mi

    1. Drive from Julian to Santa Barbaracar car 232.8 mi
    4h 14m
    $43–62

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    6h 5m
    $46–342

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 16m
    $64–160

  6. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    10h 51m
    $130–217

Julian to Santa Barbara by bus and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, Encanto/62nd St Station, Imperial Av & 62nd St, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Julian

Trips to Santa Barbara

Popular routes