How to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J bus and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Bus - 1313
Bus - METRO J
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2)
    ID 167002
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aliso St and Los Angeles St E
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    143 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara

The distance between Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 126.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hermosa Beach 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line METRO J, Train line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hermosa Beach 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 17 min.

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

    The 13 bus line goes from Artesia Station station near Hermosa Beach to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 13 bus from the Artesia Station stop near Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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