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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Upland is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $7 - $19 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Upland is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Upland?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Upland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue via Los Angeles Union Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Upland?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Upland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Upland via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Upland?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Upland is 134 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Upland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $26 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Santa Barbara to Upland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Upland bus from?

Santa Barbara to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Upland train from?

Santa Barbara to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Upland?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Upland is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $26 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 5h.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Upland bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Upland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Upland train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Upland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Upland?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Upland is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Santa Barbara to Upland.

Where can I stay near Upland?

There are 224+ hotels available in Upland.

Santa Barbara to Upland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Upland by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Montclair TranscenterGreyhound US1000 / ...
4h 49m
$27–67
Bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mall80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center50
3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & Olympic Blvd422 / ...
4. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Center707 / ...
8h 41m
$8–19
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to UplandSB Line
5h
$40–120
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Upland127.9 mi
2h 16m
$24–34

Santa Barbara to Upland by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 49mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Upland.

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue via Los Angeles Union Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Upland via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h.

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