What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre is to bus and train which costs $13 - $22 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Sierra Madre?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Sierra Madre / Baldwin via Olive / 5th and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Sierra Madre?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Sierra Madre Villa Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Sierra Madre is 120 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre bus from?

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre train from?

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre.

Where can I stay near Sierra Madre?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Sierra Madre.

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre 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 / ...
4h 13m
$36–72
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
5h 31m
$14–22
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 16m
$20–31
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sierra Madrecar 103.6 mi
1h 50m
$19–28

Santa Barbara to Sierra Madre by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Sierra Madre, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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