There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges by bus (Flixbus), 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Claremont Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
4h 15m$20–30Train
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Claremonttrain SB Line
5h 20m$65–98Drive 123.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Claremont Collegescar 123.8 mi
2h 11m$22–32
Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Claremont Transit Center via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Claremont via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Claremont Colleges is 129 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Claremont Colleges, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Claremont Colleges via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Claremont Transit Center in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Claremont in around 5h 20m.
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Claremont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Claremont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Santa Barbara to Claremont Colleges.
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