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How to get from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from Main / 7th station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza 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 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main / 7th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 7th
    ID 5289
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 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 DASH D and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the DASH D bus from Main St & 6th St station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza at 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 33 min.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main St & 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 6th St
    ID 10410
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 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 Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara

The distance between 6th / Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 106.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6th / Los Angeles 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 6th / Los Angeles

6th / Los Angeles is located at 6th / Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 6th-Main.

Subway stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • 7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • Pershing Square Station

Bus stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • 6th-Main
  • Main St & 6th St
  • 6th / Wall

Funicular stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • Angels Flight Top Station
  • Angels Flight Lower Station

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

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

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the DASH D bus from Main St & 6th St station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza at 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 33 min.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Main St & 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 6th St
    ID 10410
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 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 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 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 33.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line DASH D, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between 6th / Los Angeles 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 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The 33 bus line goes from Main / 7th station near 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La to Downtown LA - Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Union Station station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 6th / Los Angeles to get to Santa Barbara?

    Get on the 33 bus from the Main / 7th stop near 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 6th / Los Angeles and Santa Barbara?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Union Station stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from 6th / Los Angeles to Santa Barbara?

    The first train from 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Union Station station at 12:13 AM.

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