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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Arcadia?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Arcadia. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Live Oak / McCulloch via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Arcadia?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Arcadia station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Arcadia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Arcadia?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Arcadia is 120 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Arcadia train from?

Santa Barbara to Arcadia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Arcadia?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Arcadia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Arcadia train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Arcadia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Arcadia?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Arcadia is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Arcadia.

Where can I stay near Arcadia?

There are 923+ hotels available in Arcadia.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 35m
$35–105
Bus, line 78 bus
cheapest
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 Live Oak / McCullochbus 78
3h 38m
$18–34
Drive 104.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Arcadiacar 104.7 mi
1h 50m
$20–28

Santa Barbara to Arcadia by train and tram (Amtrak)

44Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Live Oak / McCulloch via Los Angeles Union Station and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 3h 38m.

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