What is the cheapest way to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara is to line 577 bus and line 460 bus and line 40 bus and bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between California State University, Long Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from California State University, Long Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Street Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Where do I catch the California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Cal State Long Beach station.

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California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara

Q: Is there a direct bus between California State University, Long Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Cal State Long Beach and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Q: How far is it from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between California State University, Long Beach and Santa Barbara is 137 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 577 bus and line 460 bus and line 40 bus and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $19 - $35.

Q: How long does it take to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Anaheim Street Station.

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There are 3 ways to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), tram, train, or car

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Line 577 bus, line 460 bus, line 40 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Cal State Long Beach to Norwalk Stationbus 577
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 40
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
5h 4m
$20–33
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 23m
$33–73
Drive 117.8 mi
1. Drive from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbaracar 117.8 mi
2h 5m
$22–31

California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara by foot and bus

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cal State Long Beach, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 4m.

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