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How to get fromAltadena to Santa Barbaraby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altadena to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    3h 42m
    $20–54
  2. Drive 101.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altadena to Santa Barbaracar101.1 mi
    1h 47m
    $19–27
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 21m
    $33–114

Altadena to Santa Barbara by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. 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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