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

The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Temecula to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Temecula and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Temecula to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Temecula and Santa Barbara is 207 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Temecula to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Temecula to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Temecula to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Temecula to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Temecula to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Santa Barbara is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Temecula to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from Temecula to Santa Barbara?

Book your Temecula to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 303+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Temecula to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Temecula to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, tram, or plane

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
5h 35m
$41–85
Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Temecula to Santa Barbara179.6 mi
3h 6m
$33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
6h 8m
$54–155
Bus, tram to San Diego International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Old Town Station
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
4h 53m
$62–456
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
7h 31m
$48–215
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
6h 10m
$64–261

Temecula to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

5h 35mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 35m.

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