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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmington and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Avalon / Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Olive / 5th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Wilmington and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Wilmington station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Street Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Wilmington and Santa Barbara is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wilmington to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Wilmington to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Wilmington to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

Wilmington to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Anaheim Street Station.

Where does the Wilmington to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Wilmington to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Wilmington to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Wilmington to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Santa Barbara is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Wilmington to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 247+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 35m
$19–31
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 7m
$34–74
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Wilmington to Santa Barbaracar 110.8 mi
1h 58m
$21–30
Line 232 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim / Avalon to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 232
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 16m
$73–91

Wilmington to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus)

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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