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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to California is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to California is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to California?

The distance between Santa Barbara and California is 96 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $50.

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

The bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs four times a week.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to California?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 2h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $450 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to California bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to California train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to California is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Santa Barbara to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to California?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to California?

Book your Santa Barbara to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3376+ hotels available in California.

Santa Barbara to California - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to California by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 20m
$16–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2h 53m
$30–110
Drive 94.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angelescar 94.9 mi
1h 41m
$18–25
Fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
3h 13m
$62–447
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
4h 8m
$40–236

Santa Barbara to California by bus (Flixbus)

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $16–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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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