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

The cheapest way to get from Pomona to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pomona to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Pomona and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pomona to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pomona Transit Center and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Pomona and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Pomona station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pomona North Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Pomona to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Pomona and Santa Barbara is 138 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pomona to Santa Barbara without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Pomona to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

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

Pomona to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pomona North Station.

Where does the Pomona to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pomona to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Pomona to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Pomona to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pomona to Santa Barbara is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Pomona to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Pomona to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 49m
$32–72
Bus
cheapest
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
4h 54m
$19–34
Drive 123.7 mi
1. Drive from Pomona to Santa Barbaracar 123.7 mi
2h 11m
$23–33
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 / ...
5h 49m
$33–78

Pomona to Santa Barbara by tram and train

49Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.1 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Pomona Transit Center to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 54m.

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