There are 3 ways to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 2m$57–92Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 12m$18–27Drive 99.4 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Santa Barbaracar 99.4 mi
1h 45m$19–27
South Pasadena to Santa Barbara by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Atlantic / Floral and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Santa Barbara is 111 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
South Pasadena to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
South Pasadena to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
South Pasadena to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Santa Barbara is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from South Pasadena to Santa Barbara.
There are 312+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.