What is the cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Balboa Blvd & Saticoy St and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

The distance between San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $28 - $60.

How long does it take to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara bus from?

San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Balboa Blvd & Saticoy St station.

Where do I catch the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara train from?

San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.

Train or bus from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 573 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Gayley Ave & Strathmore Dr station.

Where does the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara train arrive?

San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 3 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 21m
$29–57
Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbaracar 79.4 mi
1h 25m
$15–21
Line 573 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balboa Blvd & Saticoy St to Gayley Ave & Strathmore Drbus 573
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
3h 51m

San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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3h 21mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balboa Blvd & Saticoy St to Santa Barbara via Gayley Ave & Strathmore Dr and Los Angeles UCLA in around 3h 51m.

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