Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Barbara to Altarby train, car, bus, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Altar

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Altar by train, car, bus, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

  1. Train, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Heroica Caborcabus bus
    16h 51m
    $2,729–10,608

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Nogalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to Magdalenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    19h 56m
    $1,574–3,130

  3. Train, bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Centro to Heroica Caborcabus bus Ensenada
    18h 17m
    $1,824–3,755

  4. Drive 965.3 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Altarcar car 965.3 km
    11h 27m
    $1,968–2,842

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Nogalesshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to Santa Anabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    11h 16m
    $5,355–12,201

  6. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Heroica Caborcabus bus
    20h
    $1,750–3,510

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Caborcabus bus
    20h 36m
    $1,849–4,545

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SBA - TUS
    2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to Santa Anabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    12h 32m
    $3,406–15,402

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    3. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nogales to Santa Anabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    13h 26m
    $3,486–14,549

  10. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Nogalesshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Nogales to Santa Anabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    13h 52m
    $7,035–15,848

  11. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Hermosillo International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO)plane plane TIJ - HMO
    3. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Altarbus bus
    15h 42m
    $2,624–6,945

  12. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SMX - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Nogalesshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Nogales to Santa Anabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Altarbus bus
    13h 48m
    $6,455–13,601

Santa Barbara to Altar by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,849Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Altar, Sonora, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Altar via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Los Angeles Downtown, Nogales, Magdalena, and Santa Ana in around 19h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mexico

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Santa Barbara

Trips to Altar

Popular routes