There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
6h 58m$29–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
8h$69–155Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Apple Valleycar 160.4 mi
3h 10m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
8h 50m$48–102
Santa Barbara to Apple Valley by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd via Los Angeles Downtown and VVTC - Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Victorville Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Apple Valley is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Apple Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Outer Hwy 18 South EB & Kiowa Rd via Los Angeles, Victorville Amtrak, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 8h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Apple Valley is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Apple Valley.
There are 55+ hotels available in Apple Valley.