There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
3h 44m$54–372Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego202.6 mi
3h 34m$37–54Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
6h 19m$43–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
6h 34m$43–114Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
5h 34m$113–455
Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and University of California, San Diego is 219 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to University of California, San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Diego in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Santa Barbara to University of California, San Diego.
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