Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 20
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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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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Santa Barbara Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 21
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 22
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 23
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 24
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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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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 for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 25
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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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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 for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 26
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UC Santa Barbara
Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Barbara Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Fastest
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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Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Diego on November 27
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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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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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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to San Diego
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5594 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 $54
Amtrak Santa Barbara San Diego recent customer reviews
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and San Diego?
Stops in Santa Barbara
A - Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Train Station
Stops in San Diego
A - Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C - Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D - Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E - Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F - San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US by bus
What is the travel distance from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
The distance between the two cities is 188 miles (303 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
The majority of buses traveling from Santa Barbara to San Diego start their journey at Train Station and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?
Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Gaslamp Quarter, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Botanical Building and Lily Pond, San Diego Bay Waterfront and Old Town.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/18
$51
11/19
$51
Today
$51
11/21
$51
11/22
$51
11/23
$51
11/24
$51
11/25
$51
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51
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 $51 to $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 $51 which is on 2025-11-21.
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 Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51
