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How to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 60 bus from 17th-Main station to Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 45 min.

345min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-17th
    ID 6513
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    17th-Main
    ID 5928
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    Ride to bus station
    Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    ID 6891
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 50 and 60

To get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 60 bus from 7th-Channel station to Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th-Channel
    ID 4022
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Larwin Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    Ride to bus station
    Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    ID 6891
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Seal Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 152.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 345 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach 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 Santa Barbara

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

Public transit stations close to Seal Beach, Los Angeles

Seal Beach is located at Seal Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Seal Beach-Saint Andrews.

Bus stations close to Seal Beach:

  • Seal Beach-Saint Andrews
  • Seal Beach-Westminster
  • Seal Beach-Old Ranch

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 50 and 60

To get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 60 bus from 7th-Channel station to Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th-Channel
    ID 4022
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Larwin Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    Ride to bus station
    Leisure World Rdwy-Gate 1
    ID 6891
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach?

    The fastest way takes 345 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 53, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 350 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Diego station near Seal Beach in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Seal Beach in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 5 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Seal Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Seal Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Seal Beach in Los Angeles.