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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Manhattan Ave & 10th St and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pico Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Manhattan Beach and Santa Barbara is 126 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 438 bus and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Manhattan Ave & 10th St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara is to line 438 bus and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Union Station Bay 2.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 438 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Line 438 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus 438
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 12m
$19–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 39m
$34–76
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbaracar 100 mi
1h 50m
$19–27
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 14m
$30–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 32m
$72–90

Manhattan Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 12m. 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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