How to get from Santa Barbara to California Science Center by bus and train?

Santa Barbara to California Science Center - Bus Schedule

The 85X bus from Santa Barbara to California Science Center 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 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Barbara to California Science Center by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to California Science Center in Exposition Park, 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 EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to 37th St / USC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to California Science Center on the Moovit app.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 85X85X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Walk to California Science Center
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown La
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to California Science Center
    Walk to
    California Science Center
    State Drive
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to California Science Center

The distance between Santa Barbara, Exposition Park and California Science Center, Exposition Park is approximately 110.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to California Science Center by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara to California Science Center

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara to California Science Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara) and destination (California Science Center), 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 California Science Center?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 85X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and California Science Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to California Science Center?

    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 California Science Center in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to California Science Center by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara in Los Angeles and California Science Center in Exposition Park by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to California Science Center?

    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 California Science Center?

    Get off the bus at the Camarillo Metrolink Station, which is closest to California Science Center in Exposition Park.

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