There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 48m$60–99Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Signcar 89 mi
1h 39m$17–24Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 14m$18–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Beachwood & Westshire via Argyle & Hollywood Depart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Glendale Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Hollywood Sign is 104 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Hollywood Sign, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Santa Barbara to Hollywood Sign.
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