What is the cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $25.

How far is it from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Griffith Observatory and Santa Barbara is 112 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

How do I travel from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $16 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Train or bus from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.

Can I drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 268+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 7m
$16–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 33m
$32–71
Drive 92.2 mi
1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbaracar 92.2 mi
1h 42m
$17–25

Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Griffith Observatory to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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