There are 3 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 32m$29–62Drive 79.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station)car 79.9 mi
1h 24m$15–22Line 422 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 30m$19–35
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station). However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7th St & Hope St and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station). 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 (Station) is 89 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station), including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 422 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 30m.
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
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station) is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara (Station).
There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara (Station).







