There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Santa Barbara to L.A. Live by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Grand / Olympic via Alameda / Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pico Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and L.A. Live is 108 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to L.A. Live bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to L.A. Live train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and L.A. Live, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m. 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
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- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to L.A. Live bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Barbara to L.A. Live train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to L.A. Live is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to L.A. Live.
There are 3155+ hotels available in L.A. Live.