There are 4 ways to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
5h 32m$94–140Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library138.8 mi
2h 31m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 129A
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
5h 41m$33–55Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park and Ride to 6th / Broadway460
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
6h 23m$29–51
Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library. However, there are services departing from Magnolia-Carrolltown and arriving at Isla Vista via Fullerton Park and Ride, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Huntington Beach and University of California, Santa Barbara Library is 164 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library, including transfers.
Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fullerton Park and Ride station.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 41m.
Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Broadway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Huntington Beach to University of California, Santa Barbara Library.
What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and University of California, Santa Barbara Library, 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 University of California, Santa Barbara Library via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 1, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Isla Vista in around 5h 41m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park and Ride to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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