There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2h 33m$73–115Drive 89.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Sunlandcar 89.9 mi
1h 39m$17–24Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Avenue 26 / Idell to Foothill / Mt Gleasonbus 90
4h 19m$19–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Stationbus Metro G Line
3h 58m$27–52
Santa Barbara to Sunland by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Sunland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Foothill / Mt Gleason via Hill / 5th and Avenue 26 / Idell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Sunland. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Sunland is 96 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Sunland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Sunland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Sunland is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Sunland, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Foothill / Mt Gleason via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill / 5th, and Avenue 26 / Idell in around 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Avenue 26 / Idell to Foothill / Mt Gleason
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Sunland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Sunland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Sunland is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Santa Barbara to Sunland.
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