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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carson is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $29.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Carson?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Carson is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $22 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Santa Barbara to Carson, including transfers.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Carson?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Carson is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Carson is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Santa Barbara to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Carson.

Santa Barbara to Carson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
2h 51m
$22–50
Drive 107 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Carson107 mi
1h 51m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 30m
$35–110
Fly, tram, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Station
3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson
3h 57m
$30–208

Santa Barbara to Carson by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 2h 51m. 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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