There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 438 bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Temple St & Vignes St to Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Avebus 438
4h 35m$36–51Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beachcar 97.4 mi
1h 46m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 47m$38–73
Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave via Temple St & Vignes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Dockweiler State Beach is 127 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach without a car is to bus and line 438 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach is to bus and line 438 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Dockweiler State Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach via Los Angeles, Temple St & Vignes St, and Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave in around 4h 35m. 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.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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Temple St & Vignes St to Vista Del Mar Blvd & Grand Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Santa Barbara to Dockweiler State Beach.
There are 2496+ hotels available in Dockweiler State Beach.









