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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Laguna Woodsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 21m
    $65–119
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    5h 57m
    $21–32
  3. Drive 139.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Laguna Woodscar car 139.8 mi
    2h 29m
    $26–37

Santa Barbara to Laguna Woods by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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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.

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