How to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and train?

Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech - Bus Schedule

The 85X bus from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech runs from 6:42 AM to 9:30 AM, with departures every 1 hr 20 min-1 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech in Pasadena, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 85X bus from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) station to Camarillo Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 180 bus from Central / Los Feliz station to Colorado / Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Beckman Institute at Caltech on the Moovit app.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 85X85X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 180180
Walk to Beckman Institute at Caltech
Leaves from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85X85X
    Wait for bus
    85X
    Camarillo Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camarillo Metrolink Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camarillo Amtrak
    ID CML
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    ID GDL
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central / Los Feliz
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Chester
    ID 1319
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Beckman Institute at Caltech
    Walk to
    Beckman Institute at Caltech
    0.54 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech

The distance between Santa Barbara, Pasadena and Beckman Institute at Caltech, Pasadena is approximately 110.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pasadena – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara) and destination (Beckman Institute at Caltech), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech?

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Bus line 85X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 180.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Beckman Institute at Caltech?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech?

    The 85X bus line goes from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles to Camarillo Metrolink Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Camarillo Metrolink Station near Beckman Institute at Caltech in Pasadena.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Beckman Institute at Caltech by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara in Los Angeles and Beckman Institute at Caltech in Pasadena by bus and train is about 4 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to Beckman Institute at Caltech?

    Get on the 85X bus from the Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Beckman Institute at Caltech?

    Get off the bus at the Camarillo Metrolink Station, which is closest to Beckman Institute at Caltech in Pasadena.

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