What is the cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Laguna Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Laguna Beach Layover and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Laguna Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Laguna Beach and Santa Barbara is 161 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $45 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
6h
$49–94
Drive 144.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbaracar 144.7 mi
2h 35m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 18m
$30–45
Bus via Long Beach
1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
6h 57m

Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 6h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 18m.

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