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

The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Sylmar and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Main / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sylmar and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Santa Barbara via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Sylmar to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Sylmar and Santa Barbara is 93 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sylmar to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 761 bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $26 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sylmar to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Sylmar to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sylmar to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Sylmar to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Sylmar to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Sylmar to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.

Where does the Sylmar to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Sylmar to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Sylmar to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Santa Barbara is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sylmar to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 266+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Sylmar to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 761 bus, bus

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

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Line 761 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 38m
$27–102
Drive 81.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sylmar to Santa Barbaracar 81.8 mi
1h 35m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 24m
$20–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Burbank to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 39m
$35–41

Sylmar to Santa Barbara by bus and train

43Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Spring / 7th, Main / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to Santa Barbara twice daily. Tickets cost $28–32 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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