What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Temple St & Vignes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach is 121 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach without a car is to bus and line 438 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach bus from?

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach train from?

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach is to bus and line 438 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach.

Where can I stay near Manhattan Beach?

There are 2160+ hotels available in Manhattan Beach.

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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Bus, line 438 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Temple St & Vignes St to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus 438
4h 34m
$18–33
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 46m
$38–74
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beachcar 100 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Fly, line 232 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus
3h 48m
$342–506
Train, line 761 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
6h 1m
$31–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
6h 52m
$72–90

Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach by bus

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Distance: 120.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Temple St & Vignes St in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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