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

By bus and train

To get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 33 bus from State & Yanonali station to Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Yanonali
    ID 493
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown / Waterfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Santa Barbara

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 111.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Santa Barbara 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 Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main St & Garfield Ave
  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield/Main

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 33.

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

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Alhambra and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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