There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
8h 24m$28–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
9h 27m$119–201Drive 175.5 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valleycar 175.5 mi
3h 30m$32–47
Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd via Los Angeles Downtown, VVTC - Dock 7 and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Victorville Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Lucerne Valley is 206 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lucerne Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, VVTC - Dock 7, Apple Valley Post Office, and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Hwy 18 EB & Highland Ave via Los Angeles, Victorville Amtrak, VVTC - Dock 7, Apple Valley Post Office, and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway in around 9h 27m.
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Santa Barbara to Lucerne Valley.
There are 1500+ hotels available in Lucerne Valley.