What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Alhambra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Main / Garfield via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Alhambra is 104 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra without a car is to bus and line 78 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $18 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Alhambra bus from?

Santa Barbara to Alhambra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra is to bus and line 78 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Alhambra bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Alhambra bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Alhambra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Alhambra is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Santa Barbara to Alhambra.

Where can I stay near Alhambra?

There are 1880+ hotels available in Alhambra.

Santa Barbara to Alhambra - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 78 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Alhambra by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 78 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus 78
3h 6m
$18–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 41m
$34–110
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Alhambracar 101.5 mi
1h 49m
$19–27

Santa Barbara to Alhambra by bus

4Weekly Buses

3h 6mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main / Garfield via Los Angeles Union Station and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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