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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 55m
    $38–71

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 26m
    $16–27

  3. Drive 83.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Monicacar car 83.8 mi
    1h 45m
    $16–23

  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 5m
    $344–508

  5. Train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    4h 4m
    $29–58

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 26m.

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