What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena is to bus and train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Pasadena is 105 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $17 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Pasadena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Pasadena train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $17 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Pasadena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Pasadena is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Santa Barbara to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Santa Barbara to Pasadena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pasadena by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 55m
$17–27
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
4h 41m
$13–20
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 23m
$35–69
Drive 97.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pasadenacar 97.9 mi
1h 42m
$18–26

Santa Barbara to Pasadena by bus and tram (Flixbus)

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m. 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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