What is the cheapest way to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara?

The distance between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Santa Barbara is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.

How do I travel from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara bus from?

LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, depart from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 station.

Where does the LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at UCLA Gateway Plaza station.

Can I drive from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 253+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbara by bus, train, 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 6m
Drive 95.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Barbaracar 95.2 mi
1h 41m
$18–26
Line 6 bus, line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 21m
$29–58
Bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Carrillo & Anacapabus 11
5h 43m
$71–89

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Santa Barbara via UCLA Gateway Plaza and Los Angeles UCLA in around 4h 6m.

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