There are 4 ways to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 7m$24–35Drive 129.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station)car 129.1 mi
2h 19m$23–32Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 6m$65–104Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 29m$59–100
Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station). However, there are services departing from Mountain @ D Street and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Montclair Transcenter and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station). However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Ontario and Santa Barbara (Station) is 138 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station), including transfers.
Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 7m. 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 6h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station) is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Ontario to Santa Barbara (Station).
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