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How to get fromSanta Monica to Santa Barbaraby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    4h 39m
    $59–94

  2. Drive  84 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Barbaracar car 84 mi
    1h 44m
    $15–22

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    4h 43m
    $18–26

Santa Monica to Santa Barbara by tram, subway, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 43m.

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