There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 46m$36–72Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to West Hollywoodcar 88.5 mi
1h 39m$17–24Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Fairfaxbus 4
3h 50m$18–32
Santa Barbara to West Hollywood by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Monica / Fairfax via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Broadway / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Vermont / Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and West Hollywood is 114 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to West Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to West Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and West Hollywood, 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, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Santa Monica / Fairfax via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Broadway / 7th in around 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to West Hollywood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to West Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to West Hollywood is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood.
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