There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 30m$36–71Bus, train, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram
6h 48m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 226th / Norwalkbus 62
5h 53m$19–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to Long Beach-LGB115.3 mi
2h 1mDrive 115.3 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB)car 115.3 mi
2h 1m$21–31
Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) is to bus and train and tram which costs $14 - $22 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Long Beach Airport / Lot A via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, 6th / Broadway and Norwalk & 226th SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Downtown Long Beach Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 136 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB), including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Long Beach Airport (LGB), USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Long Beach Airport / Lot A via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 6th / Broadway, 226th / Norwalk, and Norwalk & 226th SW in around 5h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 6th / Broadway to 226th / Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara to Long Beach-LGB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Santa Barbara to Long Beach Airport (LGB).
There are 736+ hotels available in Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara and Long Beach Airport (LGB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














