What is the cheapest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hermosa Ave & 10th St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Hermosa Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pershing Square Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara is 128 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $16 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hermosa Ave & 10th St station.

Where do I catch the Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $16 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Union Station Bay 2.

Where does the Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 329+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 5 ways to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hermosa Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus 438
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 17m
$17–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 6m
$31–66
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbaracar 101.3 mi
1h 51m
$19–27
Train via Aviation / Century (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 25m
$33–66
Line 109 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hermosa Ave. / 10th St. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus 109
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 41m
$72–90

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Hermosa Beach, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hermosa Ave & 10th St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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