How to get from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 487487
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
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 16392
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 76

To get from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, take the 76 bus from Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7676
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
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3234
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 8112
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Gabriel, Los Angeles is approximately 113.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel, Los Angeles

San Gabriel is located at San Gabriel, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Valley / New.

Bus stations close to San Gabriel:

  • Valley / New
  • New / Shorb
  • New / Newby

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 76

To get from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, take the 76 bus from Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7676
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
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3234
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 8112
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 487.

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

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 76.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to San Gabriel 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 one bus line till San Diego station near San Gabriel in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and San Gabriel in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

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

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