There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2h 47m$23–50Drive 110.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Paramount110.7 mi
1h 56m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
3h 50m$33–106Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Station
3h 38m$28–216Bus, line 258 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alondra / Paramount258
4h 12m$21–49
Santa Barbara to Paramount by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Paramount. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Alondra / Paramount via Alameda / Los Angeles and Cal State La Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Paramount station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Paramount is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 47m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Paramount bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Paramount train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Paramount is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 258 bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Paramount, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Alondra / Paramount via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Cal State La Transit Center in around 4h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alondra / Paramount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Paramount bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Santa Barbara to Paramount train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Paramount is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Santa Barbara to Paramount.
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