What is the cheapest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $160 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Point Loma and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Loma to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Rosecrans St & Canon St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Diego and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Point Loma and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Point Loma to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Point Loma and Santa Barbara is 205 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Loma to Santa Barbara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Point Loma to Santa Barbara train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $160 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 2m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Point Loma to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Point Loma to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Point Loma to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Loma to Santa Barbara is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Point Loma to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 319+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 5 ways to get from Point Loma to Santa Barbara by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3h 45m
$164–227
Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
cheapest
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 46m
$38–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 2m
$72–155
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Point Loma to Santa Barbaracar 214.5 mi
3h 48m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 29m
$128–202

Point Loma to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. 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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