How to get from Santa Barbara to Lancaster by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Lancaster in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 80 bus from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) station to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Lancaster Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Bus - 8080
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr -
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride)
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #213| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lancaster Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Lancaster in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Lancaster Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    156 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #213| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lancaster Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Lancaster

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Lancaster, Los Angeles is approximately 170.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Lancaster 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 Lancaster, Los Angeles

Lancaster is located at Lancaster, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Metrolink/Sierra Hwy..

Train stations close to Lancaster:

  • Lancaster Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Lancaster:

  • Metrolink/Sierra Hwy.
  • Division St. & Lancaster Blvd.
  • Lancaster Blvd. & Sierra Hwy.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Lancaster in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Lancaster Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 41 min.

341min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    156 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #213| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lancaster Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 341 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

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

    The 80 bus line goes from Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - station near Santa Barbara to West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station near Lancaster in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Lancaster in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 80 bus from the Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr - stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Lancaster in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station, which is closest to Lancaster in Los Angeles.

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