What is the cheapest way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Redondo Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Beryl St & Harbor Dr and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Redondo Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Redondo Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Redondo Beach and Santa Barbara is 129 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Beryl St & Harbor Dr station.

Where do I catch the Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Union Station Bay 2.

Where does the Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Beryl St & Harbor Dr to Union Station Bay 2bus 438
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 19m
$19–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 31m
$36–76
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Redondo Beach to Santa Barbaracar 102 mi
1h 53m
$19–27
Line 40 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redondo Beach Transit Center to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 40
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 34m
$32–72

Redondo Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Beryl St & Harbor Dr to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 19m. 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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