How to get from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harbor City, CA on the Moovit app.

323min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Harbor City, CA
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 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
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 142216
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harbor City, CA
    Walk to
    Harbor City, CA
    1.51 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport and Harbor City, CA is approximately 136.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 323 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harbor City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA

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

    The fastest way takes 323 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport and Harbor City, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA?

    The 87X bus line goes from SB Airport SB station near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara to Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southbound station near Harbor City, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Harbor City, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara Airport and Harbor City, CA by bus and train is about 5 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara Airport to get to Harbor City, CA?

    Get on the 87X bus from the SB Airport SB stop near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara Airport and Harbor City, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Southbound stop, which is closest to Harbor City, CA.

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