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

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 4X bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Bus - 1313
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
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
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 5)
    ID 167005
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Downtown L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 762173
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    156 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 13, 40 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

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 Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Bus - 1313
Bus - 4040
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
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
    Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av
    ID 153025
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    112 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    156 min
  • 9
    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 Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara

The distance between Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 126.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 314 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.

Public transit stations close to Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is located at Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Coast Highway / 16th.

Bus stations close to Hermosa Beach:

  • Pacific Coast Highway / 16th
  • Pacific Coast Highway / 11th
  • Pier Av at Ardmore Av

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
  • De LA Vina & Anapamu
  • Anapamu & State

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 13, 40 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

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 Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Bus - 1313
Bus - 4040
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
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
    Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av
    ID 153025
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    112 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    156 min
  • 9
    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 Hermosa Beach to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 314 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 4X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 314 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 40, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • 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 5 hr 14 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 5 hr 14 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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