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How to get fromRancho Cucamonga to Santa Barbaraby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 7m
    $39–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 27m
    $23–40

  3. Drive 131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Barbaracar car 131.3 mi
    2h 19m
    $24–35

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus bus Ans 6238
    6h 10m

Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Barbara by train and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 27m.

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