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How to get fromBeckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Barbaraby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    3h 35m
    $22–54
  2. Drive 99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Barbaracar99.6 mi
    1h 46m
    $19–27
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 23m
    $32–114
  4. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CAbus
    4h 50m
    $77–97

Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Beckman Institute at Caltech, 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 $18–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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