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

By light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach 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 Douglas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Walk to Manhattan Beach
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
    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
    Douglas Station
    ID 80302S
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Manhattan Beach
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach 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 Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
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 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 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. &amp; 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 126.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles

Manhattan Beach is located at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Rosecrans / Isis.

Bus stations close to Manhattan Beach:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach 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 Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
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 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 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. &amp; 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 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 Manhattan Beach?

    The alternative route takes 290 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 Manhattan Beach 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 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach station near Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by train and light rail is about 4 hr 37 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Manhattan Beach station, which is closest to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

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