What is the cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Huntington Beach and Santa Barbara is 152 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

How do I travel from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $90 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Train or bus from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 29 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 5h 32m.

Can I drive from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 307+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 29 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach 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 Santa Ana to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
4h 10m
$94–140
Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara128.6 mi
2h 19m
$24–34
Line 29 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 229 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
5h 32m
$25–60

Huntington Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 32m.

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