There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 2m$32–75Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
6h 20m$15–22Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
5h 42m$20–28Drive 119.7 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Seal Beachcar 119.7 mi
2h 7m$22–32
Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to bus and train which costs $14 - $22 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast-10Th via 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Wardlow Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Seal Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach.
There are 1747+ hotels available in Seal Beach.







