What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Playa Vista and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Waters Edge / Jefferson and arriving at Santa Barbara via Culver City Transit Center and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Playa Vista and Santa Barbara?

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.

How far is it from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Playa Vista and Santa Barbara is 100 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus from?

Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, depart from Culver City Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train from?

Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is to line 6 bus and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Playa Vista to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Culver CityBus, arrive at UCLA Gateway Plaza station.

Where does the Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Playa Vista to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Vista to Santa Barbara is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Playa Vista to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Playa Vista to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, and bus

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

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Line 6 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Culver City Transit Center to UCLA Gateway Plazabus 6
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
4h 8m
Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Playa Vista to Santa Barbaracar 93.8 mi
1h 40m
$18–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 18m
$35–75
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 27m
$30–60

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Distance: 99.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Waters Edge / Jefferson to Santa Barbara via Culver City Transit Center, UCLA Gateway Plaza, and Los Angeles UCLA in around 4h 8m. 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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