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How to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by bus, subway and train?

From Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by bus, subway and train

To get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 104 bus from Long Beach Airport / Lot A station to Willow & Long Beach Blvd NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway 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 18 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus, subway and train schedule from Long Beach Airport (LGB) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

258min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 104104
Subway - A LINE
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Long Beach Airport / Lot A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Beach Airport / Lot A
    ID 1360
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    104 Willow to Santa Fe Ave via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow & Long Beach Blvd NW
    ID 1304
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Willow Street Station
    ID 80107S
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    137 min
  • 9
    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 Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara

The distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 128.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Long Beach Airport (LGB)) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 104, Subway line A LINE, Train line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Santa Barbara?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara?

    The 104 bus line goes from Long Beach Airport / Lot A station near Long Beach Airport (LGB) in Long Beach to Willow & Long Beach Blvd NW station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Willow & Long Beach Blvd NW station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Long Beach Airport (LGB) in Long Beach and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus, subway and train is about 4 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Long Beach Airport (LGB) to get to Santa Barbara?

    Get on the 104 bus from the Long Beach Airport / Lot A stop near Long Beach Airport (LGB) in Long Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Santa Barbara?

    Get off the bus at the Willow & Long Beach Blvd NW station, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara?

    The ride from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Barbara costs $1.25.