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

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Long Beach 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 4h 49m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Long Beach and Santa Barbara is 124 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Long Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.

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

Long Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.

Where does the Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Long Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

Book your Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 324+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Long Beach to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to Santa Barbara by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 50m
$18–32
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 49m
$32–72
Drive 115.5 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Santa Barbaracar 115.5 mi
2h 2m
$22–31

Long Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 50m.

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