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How to get fromSanta Monica to Buelltonby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Buellton by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 46m
    $89–110

  2. Drive  120.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Buelltoncar car 120.7 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–32

  3. Line 3 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    4h 44m
    $351–568

  4. Line 761 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 48m

Santa Monica to Buellton by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Buellton, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Buellton, CA via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 46m.

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