What is the cheapest way to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara is to line 1 bus and line 577 bus and line 460 bus and line 40 bus and bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunset Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Broadway and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sunset Beach and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Sunset Beach station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Street Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Sunset Beach and Santa Barbara is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara bus from?

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara train from?

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Anaheim Street Station.

Where does the Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Where does the Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h
$70–117
Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, line 460 bus, line 40 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Broadway to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus 577
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
4. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 40
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
5h 50m
$21–34
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunset Beach to Santa Barbaracar 122.6 mi
2h 11m
$23–33

Sunset Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Sunset Beach, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Broadway to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 50m.

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