There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 50m$59–89Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
5h 8m$13–20Bus, line 267 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Del Mar / Chesterbus 267
4h 53m$18–29Drive 99.6 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltechcar 99.6 mi
1h 47m$17–25
Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech is to bus and train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Del Mar / Chester via Los Angeles Union Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lake Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Beckman Institute at Caltech is 116 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 267 bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 53m.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Del Mar / Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech.
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