How to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vermont station to Santa Monica / San Vicente station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to West Hollywood
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vermont / Santa Monica Station
    ID 80207S
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vermont
    ID 14349
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / San Vicente
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Hollywood
    Walk to
    West Hollywood
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood 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 Van Nuys station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Santa Monica/San Vicente station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 761761
Bus - 44
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
    Van Nuys
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 207
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    ID 6058
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Monica/San Vicente
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica/San Vicente
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and West Hollywood, Los Angeles is approximately 115.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood by bus, subway 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 West Hollywood, Los Angeles

West Hollywood is located at West Hollywood, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is San Vicente / Melrose.

Subway stations close to West Hollywood:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station

Bus stations close to West Hollywood:

  • San Vicente / Melrose
  • San Vicente/Santa Monica
  • San Vicente/Melrose

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood 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 Van Nuys station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Santa Monica/San Vicente station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 761761
Bus - 44
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
    Van Nuys
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 207
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    ID 6058
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Monica/San Vicente
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica/San Vicente
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line B LINE, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood?

    The alternative route takes 263 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 761, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and West Hollywood in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood 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 one subway line and one bus line till San Diego station near West Hollywood in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to West Hollywood in Los Angeles by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and West Hollywood in Los Angeles by train, subway and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

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

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