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Santa Barbara to San Diego bus

Q: How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to San Diego by bus?

The bus time from Santa Barbara to San Diego is on average 5 h 15 min for the 187 mile (302 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Diego from Santa Barbara by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leave?

The first bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leaves at 2: 30 PM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leave?

The last bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leaves at 7: 20 PM .

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Bus schedule from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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06:55PM6h05

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06:55PMSan Diego

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Bus times from Santa Barbara to San Diego

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Fastest Journey

6 h 5 m

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6 h 5 m

Buses per day

Distance

302 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Barbara for San Diego every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:55PM6h05

Santa Barbara

06:55PMSan Diego

€391One-way

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Overview: Bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego

	Distance	187 miles (302 km)
	Average bus duration	5 h 15 min
	Average bus ticket price	$26 (€24)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	No
	Bus providers	Amtrak

Buses from Santa Barbara to San Diego cover the 187 miles (302 km) long route taking on average 5 h 15 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $26 (€24), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $25 (€22).

Bus providers: Amtrak from Santa Barbara to San Diego

You can travel by bus between Santa Barbara and San Diego with Amtrak for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey from Santa Barbara to San Diego, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego

FAQs: Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Diego can start from as little as $25 (€22) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santa Barbara to San Diego is $26 (€24); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time from Santa Barbara to San Diego is on average 5 h 15 min for the 187 mile (302 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Diego from Santa Barbara by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leaves at 2: 30 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego leaves at 7: 20 PM.

There is 1 bus a day from Santa Barbara to San Diego which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego you can take a bus with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Santa Barbara to San Diego on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego is September.

Yes, you can take a flight to San Diego from Santa Barbara.

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