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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Venice Bl / Venice Wy via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Venice Beach is 114 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach without a car is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $16 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $390 - $550 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Venice Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Venice Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Venice Beach is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach.

Where can I stay near Venice Beach?

There are 2480+ hotels available in Venice Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Venice Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus, line 33 bus
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1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice Bl / Venice Wybus 33
4h 11m
$16–27
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 17m
$38–73
Drive 86.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Venice Beachcar 86.5 mi
1h 50m
$16–23
Fly
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2h 58m
$390–542
Train, line 761 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
4h 24m
$29–58

Santa Barbara to Venice Beach by bus

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Distance: 113.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Venice Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Venice Bl / Venice Wy via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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