What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Playa Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Waters Edge / Jefferson via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Slauson / Crenshaw and Culver City Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Playa Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Playa Vista is 130 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Playa Vista bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Playa Vista train from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Playa Vista bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Playa Vista train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Playa Vista is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Playa Vista.

Where can I stay near Playa Vista?

There are 3175+ hotels available in Playa Vista.

Santa Barbara to Playa Vista - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 40 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 27m
$30–64
Bus, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Crenshaw / Slausonbus 40
4h 36m
$17–26
Drive 88.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Playa Vistacar 88.7 mi
1h 50m
$17–24
Fly, line 3 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 Lincoln Nb & Jefferson Fsbus
3h 24m
$302–505
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 30m
$29–64
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 / ...
4h 35m
$23–52

Santa Barbara to Playa Vista by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Waters Edge / Jefferson via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Crenshaw / Slauson, Slauson / Crenshaw, and Culver City Transit Center in around 4h 36m.

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