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

The cheapest way to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Venice / Washington and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Venice Beach and Santa Barbara is 105 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $17 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Venice Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Washington station.

Bus or fly from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $390 - $550. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Venice Beach to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Venice Beach to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Can I drive from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice Beach to Santa Barbara is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 247+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Venice Beach to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Venice Beach to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
2h 36m
$390–537
Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Venice Beach to Santa Barbaracar 86.7 mi
1h 51m
$16–23
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 31m
$18–29
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 1m
$32–72
Line 18 bus, line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Via Dolce Nb & Dell Alley Fs to Gayley Nb & Le Conte Fsbus 18
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 22m
$28–63

Venice Beach to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice / Washington to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 31m.

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