There are 3 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 32m$29–57Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbaracar 80.1 mi
1h 24m$15–22Line 761 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Westwood / Weyburnbus 233 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
3h 59m
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Santa Barbara is 89 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Ventura / Van Nuys station.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 761 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Santa Barbara via Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, UCLA Gateway Plaza, and Los Angeles UCLA in around 3h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Westwood / Weyburn station.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara.
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