Bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 27 November
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
Fastest
Santa Barbara Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 28 November
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 29 November
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 30 November
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
Fastest
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 1 December
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
Cheapest
UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
Fastest
Santa Barbara Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 2 December
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
Cheapest
UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
Fastest
Santa Barbara Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Diego on 3 December
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Santa Barbara Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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UC Santa Barbara
Old Town San Diego
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Santa Barbara Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Santa Barbara Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to San Diego
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5607 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £42
Amtrak Santa Barbara San Diego recent customer reviews
Based on 11446 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £24
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US
How far is San Diego from Santa Barbara by coach?
The journey from Santa Barbara to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 188 miles (303 km).
Is there a way to reach San Diego from Santa Barbara without a car?
You can reach San Diego from Santa Barbara by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
23/11
£40
24/11
£40
Today
£40
26/11
£40
27/11
£40
28/11
£40
29/11
£40
30/11
£40
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £40
To 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 £40 to £70 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 £40, which is on 2025-11-26.
Usually FlixBus 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.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £40
