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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Ladera Ranchby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 44m
    $66–130
  2. Drive 147.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ladera Ranchcar car 147.2 mi
    2h 37m
    $27–39
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 15m
  4. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    5h 20m
    $55–136

Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Ladera Ranch via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station in around 5h 15m.

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