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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 44m
    $62–131
  2. Drive 147.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ladera Ranchcar147.2 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–39
  3. Bus

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

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    5h 32m
    $130–477
  5. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission ViejotrainOC Line
    5h 20m
    $55–138

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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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 $35–110 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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