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

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 4m.

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 Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Olive / 5th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Carson to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Carson and Santa Barbara is 124 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 4h 4m and costs $15 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Train or bus from Carson to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Carson to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $15 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Carson to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Carson to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olive / 5th 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 237+ 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), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 4m
$16–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 34m
$34–69
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Santa Barbaracar 107.1 mi
1h 52m
$20–29
Bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 8m
$30–238

Carson to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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