How to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

From San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235/236 bus from Balboa / Strathern station to Balboa Blvd. & Devonshire St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 158 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Orange Line Chatsworth Station station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from San Fernando Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

216min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 235/236235/236
Bus - 158158
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Balboa / Strathern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa / Strathern
    ID 348
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235/236235/236
    Wait for bus
    235/236
    Sylmar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balboa Blvd. & Devonshire St.
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Devonshire & Balboa
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 158158
    Wait for bus
    158
    Chatsworth Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chatsworth Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    ID 103
    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
    108 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara

The distance between San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 85.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Fernando Valley 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara

To check the bus and train schedule from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Fernando Valley) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 235/236, Bus line 158, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

    The 235/236 bus line goes from Balboa / Strathern station near San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys to Balboa Blvd. & Devonshire St. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Balboa Blvd. & Devonshire St. station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Fernando Valley to get to Santa Barbara?

    Get on the 235/236 bus from the Balboa / Strathern stop near San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara?

    Get off the bus at the Balboa Blvd. & Devonshire St. station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara?

    The ride from San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara costs $1.75.

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