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 707 bus from El Monte Station E 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 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from El Monte Station E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    240 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 (SILVER) 910/950 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from El Monte to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 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 (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    300 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 115.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 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 Station - Upper Level Bay 25.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

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

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 Transit Center.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Transit Center
  • Anacapa & Anapamu
  • Anacapa at Anapamu

Related Routes

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

To get from El Monte to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 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 (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    300 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 211 minutes, using Bus line 707, Train 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 (SILVER) 910/950, Train 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 31 min.

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

    The 707 bus line goes from El Monte Station E station near El Monte to West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P 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 31 min.

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

    Get on the 707 bus from the El Monte Station E 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 West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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