There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach is 159 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to Laguna Beach.
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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