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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Tijuana and Santa Barbara is 254 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Tijuana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Santa Barbara train from?

Tijuana to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Tijuana to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Tijuana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.

Where does the Tijuana to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Tijuana to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Santa Barbara is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tijuana to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 312+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 33m
$51–79
Drive 233 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Santa Barbaracar 233 mi
4h 7m
$43–62
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 47m
$123–216
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 48m
$81–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
9h 8m
$80–131

Tijuana to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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