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How to get fromNorth Hollywood to Santa Barbaraby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from North Hollywood to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 21m
    $33–63
  2. Drive 85 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Hollywood to Santa Barbaracar car 85 mi
    1h 30m
    $16–23
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    3h 40m
    $18–31

North Hollywood to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between North Hollywood, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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