How to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Avalon Station station to 7th / Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH D bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Bus - 5151
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Avalon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Main
    ID 1229
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 7th St
    ID 10409
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 51, DASH B and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Avalon Station station to 7th / Hope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH B bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Bus - 5151
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Avalon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Hope
    ID 15750
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Hope St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Chinatown/Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda St & Los Angeles St
    ID 6012
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 114.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara by bus 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 De LA Vina & Anapamu.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • De LA Vina & Anapamu
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Anacapa at Anapamu.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Anacapa at Anapamu
  • Anacapa & Anapamu
  • Anacapa at Anapamu (SB Library)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 51, DASH B and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Avalon Station station to 7th / Hope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH B bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Bus - 5151
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Avalon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Hope
    ID 15750
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Hope St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Chinatown/Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda St & Los Angeles St
    ID 6012
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line DASH D, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line DASH B, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station near Santa Barbara to 7th / Main station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the 7th Street / Metro Center Station stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Santa Barbara station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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