How to get from El Monte to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From El Monte to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from El Monte to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the SS bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Bus - SSSS
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
    ID 2818
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte to Santa Barbara by bus and train via METRO J LINE 910/950 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from El Monte to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 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 El Monte to Santa Barbara

The distance between El Monte, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 115.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte 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 El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25

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 Anapamu & State.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Anapamu & State
  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Figueroa & Anacapa

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte to Santa Barbara by bus and train via METRO J LINE 910/950 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from El Monte to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 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 El Monte to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line SS, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

    The SS bus line goes from West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P station near El Monte to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between El Monte and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the SS bus from the West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P stop near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.