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

The cheapest way to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara is to line 194 bus and bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 29m.

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 Upper Level and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Walnut to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Walnut and Santa Barbara is 130 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 line 194 bus and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 line 194 bus and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 44m.

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 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Walnut to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 194 bus, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Walnut to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.

Line 194 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 29m
$17–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 44m
$69–113
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Walnut to Santa Barbaracar 119.1 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Line 194 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 194
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 9m
$34–76

Walnut to Santa Barbara by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 29mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via El Monte Station Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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