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

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poway to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Poway to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Poway and Santa Barbara is 224 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poway to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Poway to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poway to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Santa Barbara is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Poway to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 298+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Poway to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, car, line 945 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Poway to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
5h 33m
$107–164
Drive 209.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Santa Barbara209.5 mi
3h 41m
$39–56
Line 945 bus, bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
5h 14m
$52–347

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Poway, 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 $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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