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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Venice / Abbot Kinney and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Venice to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Venice and Santa Barbara is 122 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 33 bus and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $17 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Venice to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Venice to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venice to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Santa Barbara is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Venice to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 247+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Venice to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, line 33 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Venice to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Line 33 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 30m
$18–29
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Venice to Santa Barbaracar 86.4 mi
1h 50m
$16–23
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h
$32–72
Line 18 bus, line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Abbot Kinney Nb & Venice Ns 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 17m
$28–63

Venice to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 30m.

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