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 6m.

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 6m 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 - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Tijuana and Santa Barbara is 252 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 8h 30m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Tijuana to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Tijuana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 6m to drive from Tijuana to Santa Barbara.

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

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 302+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 40m
$48–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 30m
$41–102
Drive 233 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Santa Barbaracar 233 mi
4h 6m
$43–62
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
5h 6m
$73–416
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
9h 1m
$56–170

Tijuana to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

8h 30mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tijuana to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 250.2 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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