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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5109 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $44.00
Amtrak Santa Barbara San Diego recent customer reviews
It was hard to understand the announcements.
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Santa Barbara to San Diego Train
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to San Diego, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Santa Barbara and San Diego, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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