There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 35m$33–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Civic Center / Ibex to 5th / Hillbus 62
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 5m$18–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Santa Barbara115.3 mi
2h 2mDrive 115.3 mi
- Drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbaracar 115.3 mi
2h 2m$21–31
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Airport / Lot A and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Civic Center / Ibex, Olive / 5th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Beach Airport (LGB) station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Santa Barbara is 136 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Civic Center / Ibex station.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Hill station.
What companies run services between Long Beach Airport (LGB), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Airport / Lot A to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Civic Center / Ibex, 5th / Hill, Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Civic Center / Ibex to 5th / Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara.
There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.