What is the cheapest way to get from California City to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from California City to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from California City to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from California City to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between California City and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from California City to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Aspen Mall/82nd St. and arriving at Santa Barbara via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from California City to Santa Barbara?

The distance between California City and Santa Barbara is 234 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from California City to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California City to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from California City to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California City to Santa Barbara bus from?

California City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the California City to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

California City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from California City to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between California City to Santa Barbara is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from California City to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

California City to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from California City to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m
$73–113
Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from California City to Santa Barbaracar 148.7 mi
3h 2m
$28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
3. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain
7h 58m
$43–83

California City to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)

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7h 29mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 6h.

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