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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Julian is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Julian is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Julian?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Julian is 251 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Julian without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 27m and costs $170 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Santa Barbara to Julian, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Julian?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Julian is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Santa Barbara to Julian.

Where can I stay near Julian?

There are 40+ hotels available in Julian.

Santa Barbara to Julian - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi
7h 27m
$171–263
Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Juliancar 232.4 mi
4h 15m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
10h 29m
$45–117
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus
6h 54m
$66–467
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
9h 44m
$45–125

Santa Barbara to Julian by bus and tram

1Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Julian.

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Distance: 249.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 10h 29m.

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