What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and La Palma?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Palma. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at La Palma-Moody via Alameda / Los Angeles, 6th / Broadway and Gridley-187Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and La Palma?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Palma station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Del Amo Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

The distance between Santa Barbara and La Palma is 131 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to La Palma without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma without a car is to train via Del Amo Station Bay 2 which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Palma bus from?

Santa Barbara to La Palma bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Palma train from?

Santa Barbara to La Palma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma is to train via Del Amo Station Bay 2 which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Palma bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Palma bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Palma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to La Palma?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Palma is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Palma.

Where can I stay near La Palma?

There are 1234+ hotels available in La Palma.

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Palma by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train via Del Amo Station Bay 2 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 7m
$40–73
Drive 114.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Palmacar 114.7 mi
2h 4m
$21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to Gridley / 187thbus 62
5h 22m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 36m
$43–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to Gridley / 187thbus 62
5h 50m
$38–73

Santa Barbara to La Palma by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Palma, 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 to La Palma-Moody via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, 6th / Broadway, and Gridley-187Th in around 5h 22m.

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