There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tustin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 7m$35–85Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Tustincar 128.3 mi
2h 17m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m
Santa Barbara to Tustin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tustin is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tustin is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tustin. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Tustin is 138 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tustin without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $85.
The train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Santa Barbara to Tustin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Tustin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tustin is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tustin, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Santa Ana via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Tustin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Tustin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tustin is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tustin.
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