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How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Barbara Islandby bus, unknown, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Island by bus, unknown, or tram

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  1. Bus, line 344 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from 1st / Hill to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Hawthornebus bus 344
    3. Walk from Palos Verdes / Hawthorne to Santa Barbara Islandunknown unknown
    3h 23m

  2. Tram, line 134 bus, travel

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Pacific Coast Highway / Buschbus bus 134
    3. Walk from Pacific Coast Highway / Busch to Santa Barbara Islandunknown unknown
    3h 33m

  3. Tram, travel

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Walk from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Santa Barbara Islandunknown unknown
    2h 23m

  4. Bus, line 344 bus, travel via Spring / Temple

    1. Take the bus from Spring / Temple to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Hawthornebus bus 344
    3. Walk from Palos Verdes / Hawthorne to Santa Barbara Islandunknown unknown
    3h 25m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Island. However, you can take the bus to Harbor Gateway Transit Center, take the line 344 bus to Palos Verdes / Hawthorne, then travel to Santa Barbara Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Santa Barbara Island via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 5th / Colorado, and Pacific Coast Highway / Busch in around 3h 33m.

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