What is the cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Alhambra and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Alhambra and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Alhambra and Santa Barbara is 115 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alhambra to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $18 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alhambra to Santa Barbara bus from?

Alhambra to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.

Where do I catch the Alhambra to Santa Barbara train from?

Alhambra to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Alhambra to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Alhambra to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Alhambra to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Alhambra to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Alhambra to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Santa Barbara is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Alhambra to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 266+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Alhambra to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 78 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 78 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 44m
$19–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 53m
$32–112
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Alhambra to Santa Barbaracar 101.5 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h
$39–228

Alhambra to Santa Barbara by bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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