There are 3 ways to get from Encino to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Encino to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Balboa and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Encino to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Encino and Santa Barbara is 92 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Encino to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Encino to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Encino to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Encino to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Encino, 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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
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 (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
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encino to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Encino to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Santa Barbara is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Encino to Santa Barbara.
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