There are 3 ways to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara by 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Overland Nb & Venice Fs and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Culver City and Santa Barbara is 94 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Culver City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles UCLA station.
Culver City to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Culver City to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbara twice a week, and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
.jpg "Pacific Surfliner interior")
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Culver City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Culver City to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Santa Barbara is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Culver City to Santa Barbara.
There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.