What is the cheapest way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between West Hills and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from West Hills to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Vanowen / Platt and arriving at Santa Barbara via Van Nuys and Los Angeles UCLA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between West Hills and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from West Hills to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Chatsworth and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

The distance between West Hills and Santa Barbara is 83 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $26 - $55.

How long does it take to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Hills to Santa Barbara bus from?

West Hills to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Vanowen / Platt station.

Where do I catch the West Hills to Santa Barbara train from?

West Hills to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chatsworth station.

Train or bus from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 169 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the West Hills to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

West Hills to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Keswick station.

Where does the West Hills to Santa Barbara train arrive?

West Hills to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from West Hills to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between West Hills to Santa Barbara is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from West Hills to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 3 ways to get from West Hills to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 40m
$27–54
Drive 71.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Hills to Santa Barbaracar 71.1 mi
1h 16m
$13–19
Line 169 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vanowen / Platt to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 169
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
5h 25m

West Hills to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vanowen / Platt to Santa Barbara via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, and Los Angeles UCLA in around 5h 25m.

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