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

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whittier to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Atlantic / Floral and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Whittier to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Whittier and Santa Barbara is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whittier to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Whittier to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Whittier to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.

Where do I catch the Whittier to Santa Barbara train from?

Whittier to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Whittier to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Whittier to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Whittier to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Whittier to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.

Where does the Whittier to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whittier to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Santa Barbara is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Whittier to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 250+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Whittier to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 19m
$60–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 34m
$18–30
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Whittier to Santa Barbaracar 109.8 mi
2h 2m
$20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus 10 Whittier Blvd
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 38m
$32–73

Whittier to Santa Barbara by bus

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Distance: 124.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 34m.

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