There are 4 ways to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
4h 34mDrive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbaracar 131.1 mi
2h 20m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 58m$51–98Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 16m$32–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Santa Barbara via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Tustin (Station) and Santa Barbara is 145 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Tustin (Station), CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tustin (Station) to Santa Barbara.
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