What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $6 - $12 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Santa Barbara Zoo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Zoo via Cabrillo & State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Zoo is 103 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $17 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo bus from?

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo train from?

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $17 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo train arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?

There are 326+ hotels available in Santa Barbara Zoo.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 26m
$18–30
Bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway & Temple St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WBbus 88 / ...
6h 11m
$6–12
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 58m
$35–70
Drive 93.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoocar 93.3 mi
1h 40m
$17–25

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara Zoo by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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