There are 4 ways to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 26m$19–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 1m$58–98Drive 117.1 mi
- Drive from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbaracar 117.1 mi
2h 7m$20–29Line 178 bus, line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Colima Rd and Batson Ave W to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 178
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
6h 19m$58–98
Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd W and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Cal State La Transit Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Rowland Heights and Santa Barbara is 135 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Rowland Heights, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Colima Rd and Batson Ave W to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rowland Heights to Santa Barbara.
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