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How to get fromLa Palma to Santa Barbaraby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Line 38 bus, line 173 bus, line 460 bus, line 40 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Palma-Moody to South-Jerseybus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from South & Jersey NE to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus bus 173
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 40
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 30m
    $22–32

  2. Drive  114.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Palma to Santa Barbaracar car 114.9 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 39m
    $64–102

  4. Train via Del Amo Station Bay 3 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 44m
    $61–96

  5. Line 62 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gridley / 183rd to 5th / Hillbus bus 62
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    6h 34m
    $59–96

La Palma to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from La Palma-Moody to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via South & Jersey NE, Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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