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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cross Border Express, San Diegoby bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cross Border Express, San Diego by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSacramento / ...
    6h 2m
    $50–93

  2. Drive 231.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cross Border Express, San Diegocar231.1 mi
    4h 5m
    $43–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa AnatrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus StationbusLas Vegas / ...
    6h 33m
    $62–128

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    4h 39m
    $62–356

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    8h 24m
    $45–118

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    6h 36m
    $155–415

Santa Barbara to Cross Border Express, San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cross Border Express, San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Los Angeles in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily.

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