What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Getty Villa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villa via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Getty Villa?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Getty Villa is 127 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Getty Villa bus from?

Santa Barbara to Getty Villa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Getty Villa train from?

Santa Barbara to Getty Villa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Getty Villa bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Getty Villa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Getty Villa train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Getty Villa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Getty Villa is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa.

Where can I stay near Getty Villa?

There are 548+ hotels available in Getty Villa.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Getty Villa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 51m
$39–73
Drive 79.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Getty Villacar 79.1 mi
1h 36m
$15–21
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 26m
$17–29
Train, line 761 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Wilshirebus 761 / ...
5h 1m
$29–59

Santa Barbara to Getty Villa by train, subway, tram, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Getty Villa, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Getty Villa via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, 5th / Colorado, and Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villa in around 5h 26m.

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