What is the cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between El Segundo and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The distance between El Segundo and Santa Barbara is 118 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 438 bus and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $19 - $55.

How long does it take to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus from?

El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave station.

Train or bus from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara is to line 438 bus and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Union Station Bay 2.

Can I drive from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Santa Barbara is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from El Segundo to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

El Segundo to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, line 438 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

Line 438 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave to Union Station Bay 2438
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
3h 47m
$20–54
Drive 98.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Segundo to Santa Barbara98.3 mi
1h 46m
$18–26
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 56m
$34–115
Line 109 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 39m
$27–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
5h 30m
$82–100
Line 6 bus, line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave6
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswick761 / ...
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
5h 36m
$28–99

El Segundo to Santa Barbara by bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 47m. 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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