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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia 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 187 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
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
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    ID 3615
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia 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 Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the 179 bus from Huntington / Lifur station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7878
Bus - 179179
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Lifur
    ID 2532
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Huntington / Golden West
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 7712
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Arcadia

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 120.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Arcadia 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 Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
  • Huntington / Golden West
  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Arcadia 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 Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the 179 bus from Huntington / Lifur station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7878
Bus - 179179
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Lifur
    ID 2532
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Huntington / Golden West
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 7712
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

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

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 78, Bus line 179.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Arcadia 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 19 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Arcadia in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

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

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

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