There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 53m$17–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 21m$35–70Drive 89.6 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angelescar 89.6 mi
1h 35m$17–24
Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles by bus, subway, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles is to bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Hollywood / Western Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Cara Hotel, Los Angeles is 104 miles. The road distance is 90.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $17 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cara Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to Cara Hotel, Los Angeles.
There are 2753+ hotels available in Cara Hotel, Los Angeles.







