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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Walnut?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Walnut. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Alameda / Los Angeles and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Walnut is 123 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut without a car is to bus and line 76 bus and line 194 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $21 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut is to bus and line 76 bus and line 194 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $21 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Walnut bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Walnut is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Santa Barbara to Walnut.

Where can I stay near Walnut?

There are 699+ hotels available in Walnut.

Santa Barbara to Walnut - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 76 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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, line 76 bus, line 194 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramona76
3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave194
4h 14m
$21–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 34m
$74–158
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Walnut118.6 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramona76
5h 17m
$35–112

Santa Barbara to Walnut by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 14mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Los Angeles, Santa Anita / Ramona, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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