There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$52–115Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
6h 47m$30–51Drive 185 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Legoland Californiacar 185 mi
3h 17m$34–49Fly, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
5h 58m$80–234
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Legoland California is 198 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Legoland California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Legoland California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Legoland California is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Legoland California, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Legoland California via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Legoland California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Legoland California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Legoland California is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Santa Barbara to Legoland California.
There are 781+ hotels available in Legoland California.







