What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Dana Point and Santa Barbara is 163 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to Santa Barbara bus from?

Dana Point to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Train or bus from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Dana Point to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Dana Point to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Barbara is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dana Point to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Dana Point to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 29m
$37–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 33m
$16–27
Drive 151.2 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Barbaracar 151.2 mi
2h 46m
$28–40

Dana Point to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 33m.

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