How to get from Altadena to Santa Barbara by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Altadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Raymond / Del Mar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Bus - 660660
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Fair Oaks / Colorado station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 180 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Glendale Amtrak station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.

240min
Bus - 660660
Bus - 180180
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 9316
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 9849
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Hollywood - Vine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18026
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    149 min
  • 10
    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 Altadena to Santa Barbara

The distance between Altadena, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 116.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altadena to Santa Barbara by bus, 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 Altadena

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury
  • Fair Oaks / Montana

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

By bus and train

To get from Altadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Fair Oaks / Colorado station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 180 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Glendale Amtrak station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.

240min
Bus - 660660
Bus - 180180
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 9316
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 9849
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Hollywood - Vine Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18026
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    149 min
  • 10
    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 Altadena to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line 180, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

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

    The 660 bus line goes from Del Mar Station station near Altadena to Raymond / Del Mar station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Altadena and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 660 bus from the Del Mar Station stop near Altadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Santa Barbara station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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