There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m$46–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
5h 57m$19–33Drive 123.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Westminstercar 123.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33
Santa Barbara to Westminster by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Westminster. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Westminster-Golden West via Los Angeles Union Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Westminster. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Westminster is 147 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Westminster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Westminster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Westminster is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Westminster, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Westminster-Golden West via Los Angeles Union Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Westminster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Westminster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Westminster is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Westminster.
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