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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carson to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Carson to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Carson and Santa Barbara is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carson to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $18 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Carson to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Carson to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, depart from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl station.

Where does the Carson to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Carson to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Torrance Transit, arrive at Alameda St at Los Angeles St station.

Can I drive from Carson to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Santa Barbara is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carson to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Carson to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Carson to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
3h 50m
$18–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 25m
$30–112
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Santa Barbara107.1 mi
1h 52m
$20–29
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
4h 1m
$30–208

Carson to Santa Barbara by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Alameda St at Los Angeles St and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 50m.

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