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How to get fromSanta Monica to University of California, Santa Barbara Libraryby tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    3h 59m
    $29–49

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to University of California, Santa Barbara Librarycar94.2 mi
    1h 56m
    $18–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 56m
    $33–114

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    3h 35m
    $27–205

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    6h 13m
    $82–97

Santa Monica to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by tram, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and University of California, Santa Barbara Library, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to University of California, Santa Barbara Library via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 6h 13m.

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