What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and La Brea Tar Pits?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Olympic / Curson via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and La Brea Tar Pits?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

The distance between Santa Barbara and La Brea Tar Pits is 112 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits bus from?

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits train from?

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits train arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits.

Where can I stay near La Brea Tar Pits?

There are 3369+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 25m
$35–70
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Olympic / Cursonbus 28
3h 37m
$16–27
Drive 90.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pitscar 90.7 mi
1h 43m
$17–24

Santa Barbara to La Brea Tar Pits by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, 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 La Brea Tar Pits via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Olympic / Curson in around 3h 37m.

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