There are 3 ways to get from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005 / ...
4h 17m$25–39Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canyon Country to Santa Barbaracar 80.6 mi
1h 31m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 28m$35–66
Canyon Country to Santa Barbara by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Via Princessa and arriving at Santa Barbara via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Canyon Country and Santa Barbara is 140 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Canyon Country to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Canyon Country to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canyon Country to Santa Barbara is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Canyon Country to Santa Barbara.
There are 275+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Canyon Country, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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