How to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Los Angeles St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 33 bus from State & Yanonali station to Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)
    ID 9405
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Yanonali
    ID 493
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown / Waterfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, DASH D and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Judge John Aiso St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH D 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 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE448CE448
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)
    ID 9405
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Judge John Aiso St
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St & Judge John Aiso St
    ID 10415
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 10
    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 Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara

The distance between Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 135.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 301 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes is located at Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne / Vallon.

Bus stations close to Rancho Palos Verdes:

  • Hawthorne / Vallon
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Ryan Park
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Salvation Army Site

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 Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, DASH D and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Judge John Aiso St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH D 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 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE448CE448
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)
    ID 9405
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Judge John Aiso St
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St & Judge John Aiso St
    ID 10415
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 10
    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 Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 301 minutes, using Bus line CE448, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 33.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line CE448, Bus line DASH D, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rancho Palos Verdes 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 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    The CE448 bus line goes from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station near Rancho Palos Verdes to Northbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northbound station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rancho Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rancho Palos Verdes to get to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get on the CE448 bus from the Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) stop near Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rancho Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Northbound stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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