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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Bonsall is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Bonsall is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Bonsall?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Bonsall. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 76 & Camino Del Rey via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Bonsall?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Bonsall is 212 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Bonsall without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Santa Barbara to Bonsall, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Bonsall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Bonsall?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Bonsall is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Bonsall bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Bonsall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Bonsall?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Bonsall is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Santa Barbara to Bonsall.

Where can I stay near Bonsall?

There are 810+ hotels available in Bonsall.

Santa Barbara to Bonsall - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 19m
$43–106
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bonsallcar 188.8 mi
3h 19m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m

Santa Barbara to Bonsall by train and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 210.5 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 76 & Camino Del Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 46m.

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