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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Coronadoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, line 901 bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus bus
    4h 6m
    $64–452

  2. Drive 219.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Coronadocar car 219.3 mi
    3h 54m
    $40–58

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 55m
    $46–117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 57m
    $42–76

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 55m
    $88–448

Santa Barbara to Coronado by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Orange Av & Park Pl via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 57m.

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