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

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

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  1. Train via El Monte Station - Upper Level (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 36m
    $34–73
  2. Bus, line 76 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    4h 46m
    $15–29
  3. Drive 118.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Walnutcar car 118.6 mi
    2h 10m
    $22–32
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Industrytrain train RIV Line
    4h 39m
    $49–89

Santa Barbara to Walnut by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Walnut, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Alameda / Los Angeles, Santa Anita / Ramona, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 46m.

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