What is the cheapest way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Running Springs and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Running Springs to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Running Springs and Santa Barbara is 180 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

How do I travel from Running Springs to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Running Springs to Santa Barbara bus from?

Running Springs to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way station.

Train or bus from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Running Springs to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Running Springs to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St station.

Can I drive from Running Springs to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Running Springs to Santa Barbara is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Running Springs to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 298+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Running Springs to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Running Springs to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St5
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
5h 53m
$33–76
Drive 169 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Running Springs to Santa Barbara169 mi
2h 57m
$31–45
Train
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
6h 56m
$42–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
7h 16m
$88–116

Running Springs to Santa Barbara by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 53mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.9 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Running Springs, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to Santa Barbara via Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, San Bernardino Depot, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 56m.

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