How to get from Santa Barbara to Altadena by bus, light rail and train?

From Santa Barbara to Altadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 660 bus from Raymond / Del Mar station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Barbara to Altadena by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Glendale Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 180 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Colorado station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 180180
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 1323
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 11956
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Altadena

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 116.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Altadena by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury
  • Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave

Related Routes

From Santa Barbara to Altadena by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Glendale Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 180 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Colorado station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 180180
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 1323
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 11956
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 660.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 180, Bus line 660.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Altadena in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Altadena in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till San Diego station near Altadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Altadena in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Altadena in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus is about 4 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Altadena in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Altadena in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.