How to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From San Diego to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Santa Barbara in San Diego, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from San Diego station to Santa Barbara station. Next, take the 20 bus from Gutierrez & State station to Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

372min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from San Diego

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Diego
    ID SAN
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    ID SBA
    344 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Santa Barbara

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and Santa Barbara, San Diego is approximately 219.06 mi, which can typically be traveled in 372 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Santa Barbara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Diego to Santa Barbara

To check the bus and train schedule from San Diego to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 372 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between San Diego and Santa Barbara in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 6 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Diego to Santa Barbara in San Diego?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Diego station near San Diego to Santa Barbara station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Santa Barbara in San Diego by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego and Santa Barbara in San Diego by train and bus is about 6 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Diego to get to Santa Barbara in San Diego?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between San Diego and Santa Barbara in San Diego?

    Get off the train at the Santa Barbara stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in San Diego.

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