How to get from Pasadena to Santa Barbara by light rail and train?

From Pasadena to Santa Barbara by light rail and train

To get from Pasadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station 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 46 min.

226min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa 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 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    43 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 Pasadena to Santa Barbara
The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 117.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Santa Barbara by 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 Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave
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 De LA Vina & Victoria.

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • De LA Vina & Victoria
  • Sola & Chapala
  • De LA Vina & Anapamu
Related Routes

From Pasadena to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa 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 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    43 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 Pasadena to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pasadena and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by light rail and train is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Pasadena to get to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Pasadena and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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