There are 3 ways to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 35m$42–97Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westminster to Santa Barbaracar 123.7 mi
2h 9m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 38m$25–43
Westminster to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Westminster to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Golden West and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Westminster to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Westminster and Santa Barbara is 148 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Westminster to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Westminster to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Westminster, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westminster-Golden West to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Westminster to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Westminster to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westminster to Santa Barbara is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Westminster to Santa Barbara.
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