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How to get from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La 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 Glendale Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 217 bus from Los Feliz / San Fernando station to Fairfax / Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.

240min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 11
Bus - 217217
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
    Glendale Amtrak
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glendale Transportation Center
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central at Los Feliz
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18026
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fairfax / Melrose
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La by bus, subway and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway 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 B LINE subway and finally take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Fairfax / Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
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
    174 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Fairfax / Melrose
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Fairfax, La, Los Angeles is approximately 107.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 240 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La 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 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 Fairfax, La, Los Angeles

Fairfax, La is located at Fairfax, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Melrose / Fairfax.

Subway stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station

Bus stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Melrose / Fairfax
  • Fairfax / Rosewood
  • Fairfax & Rosewood (Northbound)

From Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La by bus, subway and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway 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 B LINE subway and finally take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Fairfax / Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
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
    174 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Fairfax / Melrose
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 1, Bus line 217.

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

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 240 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Fairfax, La 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 2 bus lines till San Diego station near Fairfax, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 240 min.

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

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles.

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