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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Puente. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Central Ave and 2nd St via Alameda / Los Angeles and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Puente station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pershing Square Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to La Puente?

The distance between Santa Barbara and La Puente is 128 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to La Puente?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 76 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Puente bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Puente train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to La Puente?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Puente is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Puente.

Where can I stay near La Puente?

There are 937+ hotels available in La Puente.

Santa Barbara to La Puente - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 76 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Puente 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 / ...
4h 23m
$38–78
Bus, line 76 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
4h 38m
$18–34
Drive 113.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Puentecar 113.4 mi
2h 5m
$21–30

Santa Barbara to La Puente by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Puente, 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 Central Ave and 2nd St via Los Angeles Union Station, Alameda / Los Angeles, Santa Anita / Ramona, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 38m.

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