What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara (Station) and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara (Station) and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and Santa Monica is 121 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica bus from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica train from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica train arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3230+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 55m
$37–72
Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monicacar 83.5 mi
1h 44m
$16–22
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 26m
$17–28
Train, line 761 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
4h 4m
$29–59

Santa Barbara (Station) to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

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3h 55mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 26m.

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