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How to get fromSun Valley to Santa Barbaraby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sun Valley to Santa Barbara by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 169 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vineland / Strathern to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 169
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 45m
    $28–57
  2. Drive 85.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sun Valley to Santa Barbaracar car 85.9 mi
    1h 34m
    $16–23
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunland / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 5m
    $19–30

Sun Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sun Valley, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sunland / San Fernando to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hill / 3rd, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 5m.

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