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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Los Angeles County (Region)by train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles County (Region) by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Eldridge / Kagel Canyon to Los Angeles County (Region)taxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $238–313

  2. Drive  126.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles County (Region)car car 126.9 mi
    4h 6m
    $22–32

  3. Train, taxi via Chatsworth

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworthtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Foothill / Marnice to Los Angeles County (Region)taxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $223–286

  4. Train, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Burbanktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Burbank to Los Angeles County (Region)taxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $271–348

  5. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles County (Region)car car
    5h 12m
    $23–36

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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Los Angeles County (Region), CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles County (Region). However, you can take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, take the line 233 bus to Eldridge / Kagel Canyon, then take the taxi to Los Angeles County (Region). Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles County (Region) in around 4h 6m.

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