What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ontario and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Ontario and Santa Barbara is 151 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Santa Barbara bus from?

Ontario to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Santa Barbara train from?

Ontario to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.

Train or bus from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Ontario to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Ontario to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Where does the Ontario to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Ontario to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Santa Barbara is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 324+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Ontario to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 34m
$19–36
Train
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 58m
$40–84
Drive 129.3 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to Santa Barbaracar 129.3 mi
2h 20m
$24–35
Line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 29m
$34–80

Ontario to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 149.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Santa Barbara via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 58m.

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