There are 5 ways to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 11m$18–29Drive 89.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Playa Vista to Santa Barbaracar 89.2 mi
1h 51m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 18m$30–65Line 3 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 54m$302–505Line 761 bus, train
- Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 36m$23–54
Playa Vista to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Playa Vista Dr & Jefferson Blvd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Venice / Olive and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from LAX / Metro Transit Center and arriving at Santa Barbara via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Playa Vista and Santa Barbara is 118 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $18 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $18 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Playa Vista, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
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
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara.
There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.