What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to bus and line 40 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and LAX/Metro Transit Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Crenshaw / Slauson via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and LAX/Metro Transit Center?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

The distance between Santa Barbara and LAX/Metro Transit Center is 111 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center without a car is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $17 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus from?

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center train from?

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to bus and line 40 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center train arrive?

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center.

Where can I stay near LAX/Metro Transit Center?

There are 3264+ hotels available in LAX/Metro Transit Center.

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus, line 40 bus
best
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 Crenshaw / Slausonbus 40
3h 59m
$17–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 6m
$32–75
Drive 95.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Centercar 95.2 mi
1h 41m
$18–26
Fly
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 1m
$300–504
Train, line 761 bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus 6
4h 35m
$25–61

Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center by bus, tram, and foot

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Distance: 110.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to LAX/Metro Transit Center via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Crenshaw / Slauson, Hyde Park Station, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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