There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 18m$30–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 59m$40–92Drive 175.2 mi
- Drive from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbaracar 175.2 mi
3h 28m$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
9h 52m$58–144
Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Apple Valley Post Office, Victorville Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Lucerne Valley and Santa Barbara is 211 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Transit Center station.
Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Lucerne Valley, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway, Apple Valley Post Office, Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 18 WB & Highland Ave to Santa Barbara via Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway, Apple Valley Post Office, VVTC - Dock 7, Victorville Amtrak, and Los Angeles in around 9h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lucerne Valley to Santa Barbara.
There are 328+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.







