What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and West Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Wilshire / Bonsall via 5th / Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and West Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Expo / Bundy Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

The distance between Santa Barbara and West Los Angeles is 102 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles without a car is to train and line 761 bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $28 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles bus from?

Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles train from?

Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near West Los Angeles?

There are 3226+ hotels available in West Los Angeles.

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

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Train, line 761 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Santa Monicabus 233 / ...
3h 36m
$28–58
Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to West Los Angelescar 87.1 mi
1h 31m
$16–23
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Bonsallbus 20
3h 51m
$19–30
Fly, line 6 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvdbus
3h 56m
$362–505
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 47m
$37–72

Santa Barbara to West Los Angeles by train and bus

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and West Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Wilshire / Bonsall via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, and 5th / Hill in around 3h 51m. 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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