How to get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to 37th St / USC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

246min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Usc
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 40

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 40 bus from Alameda / Los Angeles station to Broadway / 36th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4040
Walk to Usc
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 36th
    ID 4774
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 118.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara Airport) and destination (Usc), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 40

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 40 bus from Alameda / Los Angeles station to Broadway / 36th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4040
Walk to Usc
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 36th
    ID 4774
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc?

    The 87X bus line goes from SB Airport SB station near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara to Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southbound station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Usc by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara Airport to get to Usc?

    Get on the 87X bus from the SB Airport SB stop near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara Airport and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the Southbound stop, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

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