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How to get to Santa Barbara Zoo by bus or train?

Directions to Santa Barbara Zoo station with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Barbara Zoo

    BusBus: 20, 80, 33, 14, 81B.TrainTrain: PACIFIC SURFLINER, COAST STARLIGHT.

How to get to Santa Barbara Zoo station by bus?

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How to get to Santa Barbara Zoo station by train?

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Bus stops near Santa Barbara Zoo stop

  • Ninos & Por LA Mar, 2 min walk,
  • Cabrillo & Ninos, 4 min walk,
  • Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach), 11 min walk,
  • Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta EB (East Beach), 11 min walk,
  • Voluntario & Hutash, 18 min walk,

Train stations near Santa Barbara Zoo station

  • Santa Barbara, 47 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Barbara Zoo station

  • 33, Downtown / Waterfront,
  • 14, Montecito,
  • 20, Downtown SB,
  • 80, Northbound to Dtwn Carp - East Beach Dtwn Santa Barb -,
  • 81B, 81b - Northbound to East Beach Sb, Dtwn SB - Cottage -,
  • 84, Southbound Ventura,
  • 2, East Santa Barbara,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Barbara Zoo?

    The closest stations to Santa Barbara Zoo are:

    • Ninos & Por LA Mar is 145 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Cabrillo & Ninos is 257 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta WB (East Beach) is 901 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Cabrillo at Puerta Vallarta EB (East Beach) is 931 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Voluntario & Hutash is 1463 yards away, 18 min walk.
    • Santa Barbara is 4012 yards away, 47 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Santa Barbara Zoo?

    These bus lines stop near Santa Barbara Zoo: 20, 80.

  • Which train line stops near Santa Barbara Zoo?

    PACIFIC SURFLINER (Southbound)

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Santa Barbara Zoo?

    The nearest bus station to Santa Barbara Zoo is Ninos & Por LA Mar. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Santa Barbara Zoo?

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

  • What time is the last train to Santa Barbara Zoo?

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

  • What time is the first bus to Santa Barbara Zoo?

    The 20 is the first bus that goes to Santa Barbara Zoo. It stops nearby at 5:44 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Santa Barbara Zoo?

    The 20 is the last bus that goes to Santa Barbara Zoo. It stops nearby at 11:17 PM.

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Public Transportation to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Bus: 20, 80, 33, 14, 81B, 84, 2.Train: PACIFIC SURFLINER, COAST STARLIGHT.

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Location: Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara ZooThe Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres (12 ha) near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and was known for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck. It has a few non-animal attractions, such as the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Zoo Train, complete with a pair of Chance Rides C. P. Huntington locomotives. The zoo first opened in August 1963.

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