What is the cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Hollywood and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hill / 3rd and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Hollywood to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Hollywood and Santa Barbara is 112 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $18 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hollywood to Santa Barbara bus from?

Hollywood to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Vine station.

Where does the Hollywood to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Hollywood to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.

Can I drive from Hollywood to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Santa Barbara is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Hollywood to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 247+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Hollywood to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hollywood to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Line 4 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Hill / 3rdbus 4
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 9m
$19–30
Drive 89 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hollywood to Santa Barbaracar 89 mi
1h 34m
$17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus Metro G Line
2. Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 14m
$26–54

Hollywood to Santa Barbara by bus

8Weekly Buses

4h 9mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hill / 3rd, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 9m.

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