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 drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.

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 Pacific Coast Highway / Aviation and arriving at Santa Barbara via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

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 110 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 line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Culver CityBus, depart from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 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 line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at UCLA Gateway Plaza station.

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 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Line 6 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to UCLA Gateway Plazabus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
4h 48m
$33–48
Drive 101.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbaracar 101.3 mi
1h 51m
$19–27
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 6m
$34–76
Train via Aviation / Century (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 25m
$36–76

Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and foot

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Distance: 109.8 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Aviation to Santa Barbara via LAX / Metro Transit Center, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, UCLA Gateway Plaza, and Los Angeles UCLA in around 4h 48m. 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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