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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Santa Barbaraby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Santa Barbara by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 2m

  2. Drive  77.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Santa Barbaracar car 77.7 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    4h 2m
    $24–35

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  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the bus to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys, then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 2m.

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