What is the cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $5 - $12 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Sherman Oaks and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Gutierrez at Garden via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sherman Oaks and Santa Barbara?

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.

How far is it from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Sherman Oaks and Santa Barbara is 89 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus from?

Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train from?

Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.

Train or bus from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at TOCTC Park & Ride station.

Where does the Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara?

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.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 309+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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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
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 32m
$47–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422
2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Gutierrez at Gardenbus 88 / ...
5h 39m
$5–12
Drive 80.1 mi
1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbaracar 80.1 mi
1h 24m
$15–22

Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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 $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Gutierrez at Garden via Thousand Oaks Transit Center and Pacific View Mall in around 5h 39m.

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