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How to get fromEl Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica Pierby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica Pier by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 34m
    $411–562

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica Piercar car 103 mi
    2h 3m
    $19–28

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 28m
    $85–133

  4. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    4h 56m
    $121–148

  5. Train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    4h 38m
    $77–122

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between El Capitán State Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica Pier via Santa Barbara Airport, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 4h 56m.

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