What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Long Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Golden Shore & RV Park SE and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Long Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Long Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Port of Long Beach and Santa Barbara is 128 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

How do I travel from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where do I catch the Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.

Where does the Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 317+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 3m
$33–73
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 23m
$19–33
Drive 115 mi
1. Drive from Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbaracar 115 mi
2h 7m
$21–31

Port of Long Beach to Santa Barbara by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Port of Long Beach, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Golden Shore & RV Park SE to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 23m.

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