There are 5 ways to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or train
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Bus, line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 1m$121–148Drive 103.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monicacar 103.3 mi
2h 2m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 24m$110–153Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
2h 30m$354–545Train, line 761 bus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
4h 31m$98–137
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from El Capitán State Beach station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between El Capitán State Beach and Santa Monica is 131 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica, including transfers.
El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between El Capitán State Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Capitán State Beach to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Santa Barbara Airport, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from El Capitán State Beach to Santa Monica.
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