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How to get fromEncino to Santa Barbaraby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 50m
    $28–113
  2. Drive 77.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encino to Santa Barbaracar77.2 mi
    1h 21m
    $15–21
  3. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    4h 9m
    $21–54

Encino to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Balboa to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 9m.

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