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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Carson 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 205 bus from Artesia Station station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 205205
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
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    San Pedro - Harbor Bl & 6th St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Del Amo / Alvo
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Carson 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 METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
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
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Carson

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 122.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Carson 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 Carson, Los Angeles

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington / Gladwick.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Wilmington / Gladwick
  • Del Amo / Central
  • Wilmington / Dimondale

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Carson 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 METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
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
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 205.

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

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Carson 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 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Carson 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 Del Amo / Alvo station near Carson in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Carson in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Del Amo / Alvo stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

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