What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to bus and train which costs $14 - $22 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Pacific Coast-10Th via 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach?

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.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus from?

Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train from?

Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Seal Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Seal Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

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.

Where can I stay near Seal Beach?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Seal Beach.

Santa Barbara to Seal Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 2m
$38–71
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
6h 20m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
5h 57m
$23–35
Drive 119.7 mi
1. 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)

49Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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 $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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