What is the cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $6 - $13 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Expo Park/USC Station and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Broadway / 36th and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Expo Park/USC Station and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Expo Park/USC Station station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Expo Park / USC 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 5m.

How far is it from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Expo Park/USC Station and Santa Barbara is 107 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.

How do I travel from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara bus from?

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara train from?

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 54m
$17–27
Bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jefferson Blvd & Hoover St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus 82 / ...
6h 40m
$6–12
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 5m
$34–74
Drive 96.1 mi
1. Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbaracar 96.1 mi
1h 46m
$18–26

Expo Park/USC Station to Santa Barbara by foot and bus (Flixbus)

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Expo Park/USC Station, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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