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

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from California to Santa Barbara?

The distance between California and Santa Barbara is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $50.

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

The bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs four times a week.

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

California to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from California to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from California to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $17 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 2h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $390 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the California to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

California to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the California to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Barbara is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from California to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Santa Barbara?

Book your California to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Santa Barbara?

Book your California to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

California to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from California to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2h 10m
$17–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2h 36m
$30–120
Drive 95 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaracar 95 mi
1h 41m
$18–25
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3h 21m
$54–387
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 43m
$39–225

California to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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