What is the cheapest way to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Fashion Island and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Fashion Island and Santa Barbara is 149 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

How do I travel from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fashion Island to Santa Barbara train from?

Fashion Island to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Fashion Island to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Fashion Island to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Fashion Island to Santa Barbara is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Fashion Island to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Fashion Island to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 8m
$88–146
Drive 137.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fashion Island to Santa Barbaracar 137.8 mi
2h 25m
$26–37
Line 1 bus, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from Newport Center East-San Miguel to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus
6h 26m

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Distance: 148.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Fashion Island, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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