How to get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: 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 B LINE subway from Union Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Bus - 8080
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Los Angeles
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and B LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: 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 B LINE subway from Union Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Los Angeles
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Los Angeles, Los Angeles is approximately 113.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by bus, subway 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 Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Los Angeles is located at Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Western / Fountain.

Subway stations close to Los Angeles:

  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Bus stations close to Los Angeles:

  • Western / Fountain
  • Fountain & Western Ave.
  • Western & Fernwood Ave.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via 17, PACIFIC SURFLINER and B LINE

To get from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: 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 B LINE subway from Union Station station to Hollywood / Western Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Los Angeles
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 7
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Western Station
    ID 80205S
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Los Angeles
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line B LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles 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 one train line and one subway line till West Main at Peking EB (Park & Ride) station near Los Angeles in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in Los Angeles by bus, train and subway is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

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

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