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How to get fromSanta Monica to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    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
    2h 59m
    $361–503

  2. Drive 93.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car car 93.8 mi
    1h 55m
    $18–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 55m
    $39–79

  4. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    5h 21m
    $71–88

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara-SBArideshare rideshare 93.8 mi
    1h 55m

  6. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    7h 19m
    $30–67

Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Santa Barbara Airport via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 21m.

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