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

The cheapest way to get from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between West Los Angeles and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Corinth and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hill / 3rd and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

The distance between West Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is 101 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 761 bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $28 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Corinth station.

Where does the West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.

Can I drive from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Line 761 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Santa Monica to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 233 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 20m
$29–62
Drive 87.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbaracar 87.2 mi
1h 31m
$16–23
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Corinth to Hill / 3rdbus 4
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 57m
$19–30

West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by bus and train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Corinth to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Hill / 3rd, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 57m.

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