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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Los Angeles Zooby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Burbanktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 31m
    $31–63
  2. Drive 89.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Zoocar car 89.6 mi
    1h 35m
    $17–24
  3. Bus, line 94 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Hill / 5th to San Fernando / Californiabus bus 94
    4h 33m
    $19–30

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles Zoo by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Los Angeles Zoo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Zoo via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill / 5th, and San Fernando / California in around 4h 33m.

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