There are 3 ways to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
3h 53m$34–126Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara105.5 mi
1h 54m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Washington/Rosemead to Hil/Venice50 Washington Blvd
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
4h 16m
Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Washington/Rosemead and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Venice / Olive and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Commerce and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Pico Rivera and Santa Barbara is 111 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Washington/Rosemead station.
Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Pico Rivera, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington/Rosemead to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hil/Venice, Venice / Olive, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 16m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- ridembl@cityofmontebello.com
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from Washington/Rosemead to Hil/Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Montebello Bus Lines
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at Hil/Venice station.
Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Pico Rivera to Santa Barbara.
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