There are 4 ways to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Hummel Hall/20th St. W to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m$53–85Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rosamond to Santa Barbaracar 122.2 mi
2h 31m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 6m$41–80Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26m$75–110
Rosamond to Santa Barbara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosamond to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Hummel Hall/20th St. W and arriving at Santa Barbara via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosamond to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Santa Barbara via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Rosamond and Santa Barbara is 240 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Rosamond to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Hummel Hall/20th St. W station.
Rosamond to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Rosamond to Santa Barbara is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Rosamond, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hummel Hall/20th St. W to Santa Barbara via Bakersfield in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hummel Hall/20th St. W to Santa Barbara via MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Lancaster, Glendale, and Glendale Amtrak in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Hummel Hall/20th St. W to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rosamond to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Rosamond to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Glendale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosamond to Santa Barbara is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rosamond to Santa Barbara.
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