There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 36m$37–72Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / La Cienegabus 33
3h 55m$16–27Drive 92 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jeffersoncar 92 mi
1h 37m$17–25Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3h 46m$364–508
Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Venice / La Cienega via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at La Cienega / Jefferson Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and La Cienega / Jefferson is 113 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Cienega / Jefferson, 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 Cienega / Jefferson via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and Venice / La Cienega in around 3h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / La Cienega
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Cienega / Jefferson.
There are 2623+ hotels available in La Cienega / Jefferson.










