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, take the 33 bus from Venice / Culver City Station station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Venice / Culver City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Culver City Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    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 CE437A and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the CE437A bus from Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Los Angeles St station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE437ACE437A
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound)
    ID 9043
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE437ACE437A
    Wait for bus
    CE437A
    Eastbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    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 114.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 250 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 Sola & Chapala.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Sola & Chapala
  • Anacapa at Carrillo
  • Carrillo & Anacapa

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CE437A and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the CE437A bus from Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Los Angeles St station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE437ACE437A
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd & National Blvd (Northbound)
    ID 9043
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE437ACE437A
    Wait for bus
    CE437A
    Eastbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    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 250 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line CE437A, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

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

    The 33 bus line goes from Venice / Culver City Station station near Santa Barbara to Downtown LA - Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 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 10 min.

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

    Get on the 33 bus from the Venice / Culver City 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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