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How to get from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne by light rail and train?

From Santa Barbara to Hawthorne by light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: 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 C LINE light rail from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station to Redondo Beach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Walk to Hawthorne
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
    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
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    34 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Redondo Beach Station
    ID 80301S
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Barbara to Hawthorne by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne 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 FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX bus and finally take the 8 bus from Sepulveda / Century station to Aviation Bl + Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
Walk to Hawthorne
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Union Station to LAX
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX Terminal 7 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl + Marine Av
    ID 534047
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne
The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Hawthorne, Los Angeles is approximately 127.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne by 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 Hawthorne, Los Angeles

Hawthorne is located at Hawthorne, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Marine Ave & Aviation Blvd (Eastbound).

Bus stations close to Hawthorne:

  • Marine Ave & Aviation Blvd (Eastbound)
  • Aviation Bl + Marine Av
  • Aviation Blvd & Rosecrans Ave (Southbound)

From Santa Barbara to Hawthorne by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne 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 FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX bus and finally take the 8 bus from Sepulveda / Century station to Aviation Bl + Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
Walk to Hawthorne
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Union Station to LAX
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX Terminal 7 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl + Marine Av
    ID 534047
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line C LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 305 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX, Bus line 8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Hawthorne 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 light rail lines till San Diego station near Hawthorne in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Hawthorne in Los Angeles by train and light rail is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

    Get off the train at the San Diego station, which is closest to Hawthorne in Los Angeles.

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