There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2h 16m$374–510Drive 90.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuyscar 90.4 mi
1h 37m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 28m$29–65Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
3h 47m$78–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Van Nuys90.4 mi
1h 37m
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goleta Station station and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Van Nuys is 111 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $370 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 2h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys.
Book your Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Van Nuys train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Van Nuys. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.