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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Pier 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
    4h 1m
    $61–91

  2. Drive  83.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Piercar car 83.5 mi
    1h 43m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 24m
    $16–24

  4. Fly, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 1m
    $302–495

  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 10m
    $48–74

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Broadway / Ocean via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 24m.

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