What is the cheapest way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between La Palma and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from La Palma to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from La Palma-Moody and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via South & Jersey NE, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between La Palma and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from La Palma to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Buena Park and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

The distance between La Palma and Santa Barbara is 133 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Palma to Santa Barbara bus from?

La Palma to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the La Palma to Santa Barbara train from?

La Palma to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from La Palma to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the La Palma to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

La Palma to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Palma to Santa Barbara train arrive?

La Palma to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from La Palma to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between La Palma to Santa Barbara is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from La Palma to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 29m
$22–35
Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Palma to Santa Barbaracar 114.9 mi
2h 4m
$21–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 34m
$39–82
Train via Del Amo Station Bay 3 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 44m
$36–76
Line 62 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gridley / 183rd to 5th / Hillbus 62
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
6h 20m

La Palma to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 132.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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