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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 13 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: UCSD Health La Jolla StationOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 13 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Santa Barbara StationArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)Operated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 13 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: UC Santa BarbaraArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 13 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - San Diego, CA, US
What is the travel distance from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
Santa Barbara and San Diego are 303 km (188 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
Buses departing from Train Station in Santa Barbara will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of US$40To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$84 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40 which is on 2025-08-14.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Barbara to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Barbara to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santa Barbara to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
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