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How to get fromRancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbaraby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Dr to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 448
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 55m
    $35–76

  2. Line 344 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 344
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    4h 58m
    $19–31

  3. Drive 112.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbaracar car 112.2 mi
    2h 9m
    $21–30

  4. Line 344 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 344
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 39m
    $32–74

Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara by bus, tram, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 58m.

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