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How to get to Santa Barbara, California by bus or train?

Directions to Santa Barbara, California with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Barbara, California

    BusBus: 80, 1, 2, 3, 4.TrainTrain: PACIFIC SURFLINER, COAST STARLIGHT.

How to get to Santa Barbara, California by bus?

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How to get to Santa Barbara, California by train?

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Bus stops near Santa Barbara, California

  • Transit Center, 2 min walk,
  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center), 4 min walk,
  • Anacapa at Anapamu, 5 min walk,

Train stations near Santa Barbara, California

  • Santa Barbara, 50 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Barbara, California

  • 1, West Santa Barbara,
  • 2, East Santa Barbara,
  • 3, Oak Park,
  • 4, Mesa/SBCC,
  • 5, Mesa/La Cumbre,
  • 6, Goleta,
  • 7, County Health/Fairview,
  • 11, UCSB,
  • 12X, Goleta Express,
  • 14, Montecito,
  • 17, Lower West/SBCC,
  • 20, Carpinteria,
  • 24X, UCSB Express,
  • 2010, Alpha Resource Center,
  • 2110, Santa Barbara Jr. High,
  • 2520, San Marcos High School,
  • 2530, San Marcos High School,
  • 80, Southbound to Dtwn Ventura Vtc - Pvm - Gov Ctr -,
  • 80X, 80x - Southbound to Ventura Transit Ctr, Ventura Gov Ctr -,
  • 81, Southbound Dtwn Vta - Gov Ctr Oxnard Camarillo -,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Barbara, California?

    The closest stations to Santa Barbara, California are:

    • Transit Center is 81 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center) is 247 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Anacapa at Anapamu is 336 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Santa Barbara is 4251 yards away, 50 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Santa Barbara, California?

    80

  • Which train line stops near Santa Barbara, California?

    PACIFIC SURFLINER

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Santa Barbara, California?

    The nearest bus stop to Santa Barbara, California is Transit Center. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Santa Barbara, California?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER is the first train that goes to Santa Barbara, California. It stops nearby at 6:53 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Santa Barbara, California?

    The COAST STARLIGHT is the last train that goes to Santa Barbara, California. It stops nearby at 6:19 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Santa Barbara, California?

    The 20 is the first bus that goes to Santa Barbara, California. It stops nearby at 5:30 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Santa Barbara, California?

    The 11 is the last bus that goes to Santa Barbara, California. It stops nearby at 12:23 AM.

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Public Transportation to Santa Barbara, California

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Santa Barbara, California? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Transit Center; Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center); Anacapa at Anapamu; Santa Barbara.

Bus: 80, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 80X, 81, 81B, 84, MIDDAY, SANTA.Train: PACIFIC SURFLINER, COAST STARLIGHT.

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Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSanta Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara, meaning 'Saint Barbara') is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city's population was 88,665. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city has a diverse economy that includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for 35% of local employment. Area institutions of higher learning include the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, and Antioch University. The city is served by Santa Barbara Airport and train service is provided by Amtrak, which operates the Pacific Surfliner, which runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. The Santa Barbara area is connected via U.S. Highway 101 to Los Angeles 100 mi (160 km) to the southeast and San Francisco 325 mi (525 km) to the northwest. Behind the city, in and beyond the Santa Ynez Mountains, is the Los Padres National Forest, which contains several remote wilderness areas. Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary are located approximately 20 miles (30 km) offshore.
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Santa Barbara has 2 transit type(s), including: bus or train, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro - Los Angeles, Metro - Los Angeles, Metrolink Trains, METRO, Long Beach Transit, LADOT, OCTA, Foothill Transit, Big Blue Bus, Riverside Transit Agency, LAX FlyAway, Airporter Shuttle, Playa Vista Shuttle, Amtrak and OMNITRANS

Public transit lines with stations closest to Santa Barbara, California

Train lines with stations closest to Santa Barbara, California

Bus lines with stations closest to Santa Barbara, California