There are 3 ways to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 39m$27–45Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 53m$41–86Drive 152.3 mi
- Drive from Loma Linda to Santa Barbaracar 152.3 mi
2h 41m$28–41
Loma Linda to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anderson @ Prospect and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Loma Linda and Santa Barbara is 166 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Loma Linda to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Loma Linda to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Loma Linda, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anderson @ Prospect to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anderson @ Prospect to Santa Barbara via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Loma Linda to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Loma Linda to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loma Linda to Santa Barbara is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Loma Linda to Santa Barbara.
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