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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltechby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 50m
    $59–89
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    5h 8m
    $13–20
  3. Bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Del Mar / Chesterbus bus 267
    4h 53m
    $18–29
  4. Drive  99.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltechcar car 99.6 mi
    1h 47m
    $17–25

Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Beckman Institute at Caltech, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Beckman Institute at Caltech via Los Angeles Union Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and Del Mar / Chester in around 4h 53m.

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