There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 40 bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Inglewood Transit Centerbus 40
4h 10m$16–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 14m$63–93Drive 96.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Kia Forumcar 96.4 mi
1h 42m$17–25Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 37m$302–496Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 16m$72–91
Santa Barbara to Kia Forum by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum is to bus and line 40 bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Inglewood Transit Center via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Downtown Inglewood Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Kia Forum is 110 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum without a car is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Kia Forum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Kia Forum train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $500 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Kia Forum, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Kia Forum via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and Inglewood Transit Center in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
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
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Inglewood Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Kia Forum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Kia Forum train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Kia Forum is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Santa Barbara to Kia Forum.
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