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How to get fromWestminster to Santa Barbaraby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Westminster to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 35m
    $42–97
  2. Drive 123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westminster to Santa Barbaracar car 123.7 mi
    2h 9m
    $23–33
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    6h 38m
    $25–43

Westminster to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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