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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beachby plane, tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beach by plane, tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2h 21m
    $370–503

  2. Drive 125.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beachcar car 125.3 mi
    2h 13m
    $23–33

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    4h 17m
    $38–76

  4. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    4h 35m
    $80–98

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Long Beachrideshare rideshare 125.3 mi
    2h 13m

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beach by train and tram

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Long Beach. However, you can fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to 1st Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Station to 1st Street Station via Los Angeles and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 4h 17m.

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