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 6m.

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 32m and costs $70 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 32m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 194 bus and line 70 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 5h 6m.

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 311+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Walnut to Santa Barbara - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 194 bus

There are 6 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
4h 32m
$72–163
Line 194 bus, line 70 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level194
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
5h 6m
$21–58
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Walnut to Santa Barbara119.1 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 Level194
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
5h 50m
$32–118
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
6h 11m
$78–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner / ...
6h 18m
$33–124

Walnut to Santa Barbara by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 6mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Walnut, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, 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 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 6m.

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