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| UC Santa Barbara | Solana Beach, CA | Fastest | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Solana Beach, CA | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72
Amtrak Santa Barbara Solana Beach recent customer reviews
ThT didnt havr to change to bus
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach by bus
How far is Santa Barbara from Solana Beach?
Santa Barbara and Solana Beach are 276 km (171 miles) apart.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $68To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $68 to $101 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-29.
