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 Main St. / Holly Ave. and arriving at Santa Barbara via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

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

No, there is no direct train from El Segundo station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The distance between El Segundo and Santa Barbara is 107 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 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 Culver CityBus, depart from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 station.

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

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

Train or bus from El Segundo to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara is to line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

El Segundo to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at UCLA Gateway Plaza station.

Where does the El Segundo to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

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 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

El Segundo to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from El Segundo to Santa Barbara by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Line 6 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to UCLA Gateway Plazabus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
4h 28m
Drive 98.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Segundo to Santa Barbaracar 98.3 mi
1h 46m
$18–26
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 6m
$35–75
Line 6 bus, line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 43m
$30–64
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Carrillo & Anacapabus 11
6h 1m
$72–90

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to Santa Barbara via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, UCLA Gateway Plaza, and Los Angeles UCLA in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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