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

The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Arcadia and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Las Tunas / Live Oak and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Arcadia and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Arcadia to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Arcadia and Santa Barbara is 122 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arcadia to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $18 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Arcadia to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Arcadia to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Live Oak station.

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

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

Train or bus from Arcadia to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Arcadia to Santa Barbara is to line 78 bus and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $18 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Arcadia to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arcadia to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arcadia to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Santa Barbara is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Arcadia to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 303+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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Line 78 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 10m
$19–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 11m
$32–112
Drive 104.7 mi
1. Drive from Arcadia to Santa Barbaracar 104.7 mi
1h 49m
$20–28
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Arcadia 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 20m
$39–228

Arcadia to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 10m. 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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