There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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 Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m$65–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
5h 57m$21–32Drive 139.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woodscar 139.8 mi
2h 29m$26–37
Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Paseo De Valencia-El Toro via 5th / Hill and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Laguna Woods is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Laguna Woods, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Paseo De Valencia-El Toro via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 57m.
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods.
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