There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills by bus, 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 to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
4h 50mDrive 124.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Chino Hillscar 124.9 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train via Pomona Transit Center (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 57m$45–94Train
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain SB Line
6h 30m$44–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pomona Ranch Plaza W via Alameda / Los Angeles, Cal State LA E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Chino Hills is 146 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Chino Hills bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Pomona Transit Center, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Chino Hills, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Pomona Ranch Plaza W via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Rio Rancho Rd and Garey Ave W via Los Angeles, Pomona Amtrak, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Chino Hills bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Barbara to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Chino Hills is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Santa Barbara to Chino Hills.
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