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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Rowland Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Rowland Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 55m
    $72–128

  2. Bus, line 493 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd Ebus bus 493
    4h 48m
    $17–33

  3. Drive 117 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Rowland Heightscar car 117 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–31

  4. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 19m
    $36–75

  5. Train, line 178 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Colima Rd and Batson Ave Ebus bus 178
    5h 57m
    $36–75

Santa Barbara to Rowland Heights by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd E via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State La Transit Center, and Cal State LA E in around 4h 48m.

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