What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Arrowhead and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and Santa Barbara is 183 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara train from?

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.

Train or bus from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 275+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 6m
$107–165
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
6h 23m
$28–50
Drive 166.9 mi
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbaracar 166.9 mi
3h 2m
$31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus
7h 11m
$42–71

Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara via San Bernardino Depot, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 23m.

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