There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 46m$20–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 50m$78–119Drive 125.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Chapman Universitycar 125.4 mi
2h 16m$23–34Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain OC Line
5h$65–98
Santa Barbara to Chapman University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Main-Birch via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Chapman University is 128 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Chapman University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Chapman University is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Chapman University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Chapman University via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 4, and Main-Birch in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- 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 L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Chapman University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Chapman University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Chapman University is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Santa Barbara to Chapman University.
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