There are 3 ways to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 55m$20–31Drive 83.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Santa Barbaracar 83.1 mi
1h 27m$16–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 58m$30–64
Studio City to Santa Barbara by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Studio City and Santa Barbara is 117 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Studio City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Studio City to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Studio City to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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
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- 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
Studio City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Studio City to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Santa Barbara is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Studio City to Santa Barbara.
There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.