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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Walnut and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Walnut to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Walnut and Santa Barbara is 134 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara without a car is to train via Covina which takes 4h 37m and costs $70 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Walnut to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave station.

Train or bus from Walnut to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara is to train via Covina which takes 4h 37m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 194 bus and line 70 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Walnut to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Walnut to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.

Can I drive from Walnut to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut to Santa Barbara is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Walnut to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Covina
best
1. Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 37m
$74–164
Line 194 bus, line 70 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
5h 21m
$20–48
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Walnut to Santa Barbaracar 119.1 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Line 194 bus, line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 50m
$33–118
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 18m
$34–124

Walnut to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara.

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Walnut to Santa Barbara via Covina, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 21m.

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