There are 3 ways to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 36m$29–57Drive 81.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacoima to Santa Barbaracar 81.5 mi
1h 29m$15–22Line 294 bus, bus
- Take the bus from San Fernando / Van Nuys to Burbank Stationbus 294
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 47m$23–37
Pacoima to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacoima to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Fernando / Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacoima to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Pacoima and Santa Barbara is 89 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Pacoima to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Fernando / Van Nuys station.
Pacoima to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 294 bus and bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Fernando / Van Nuys to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from San Fernando / Van Nuys to Burbank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pacoima to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Burbank Station.
Pacoima to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacoima to Santa Barbara is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Pacoima to Santa Barbara.
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