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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut is to bus and line 194 bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.

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 10m 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 Los Angeles Union Station and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Walnut?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Walnut. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Industry via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Walnut is 132 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 train which takes 4h 39m and costs $50 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 194 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.

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.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Walnut train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Walnut?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Walnut is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Walnut.

Where can I stay near Walnut?

There are 697+ hotels available in Walnut.

Santa Barbara to Walnut - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 194 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Walnut by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Industrytrain RIV Line
4h 39m
$52–94
Bus, line 194 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus 194
4h 49m
$17–35
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Walnutcar 118.6 mi
2h 10m
$22–32
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
5h 18m
$35–76
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 45m
$37–82

Santa Barbara to Walnut by bus

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Walnut via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Industry in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, El Monte Bus Stop, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 49m.

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