How far is Santa Barbara from Solana Beach?

The distance between the two cities is 171 miles (276 km).

Bus Santa Barbara to Solana Beach from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Solana Beach on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Train Station	7h 5m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	Cheapest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 22m	12:22pm	Solana Beach, CA	Fastest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 22m	12:22pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	7h 20m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Solana Beach on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55pm	Train Station	7h 5m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	Cheapest
		12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 39m	7:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	Fastest

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Solana Beach on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Train Station	7h 5m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	Cheapest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 22m	12:22pm	Solana Beach, CA	Fastest
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 39m	7:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
2:35pm	UC Santa Barbara	7h 44m	10:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
2:35pm	UC Santa Barbara	7h 44m	10:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Solana Beach on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 22m	12:22pm	Solana Beach, CA	CheapestFastest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	6h 22m	12:22pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 39m	7:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 39m	7:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
3:35pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 44m	10:19pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $120	Average Duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,603 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5603 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 $50

Amtrak Santa Barbara Solana Beach recent customer reviews

ThT didnt havr to change to bus

Patricia W.

December 2, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach by bus

How far is Santa Barbara from Solana Beach?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$47

11/22

$47

Today

$47

11/24

$47

11/25

$47

11/26

$47

11/27

$50

11/28

$50

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $47

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 Solana Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $70 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-24.