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How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Schedule

Santa Barbara → Santa Monica

06:03
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Carpinteria, Ca - Inglewood - Santa Monica 4 transfers
Duration: 9 hours 43 min
15:47
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to Anacapa & De La Guerra, Duration: 58 sec
06:04
Anacapa & De La Guerra
Duration: 33 min
06:37
Carpinteria & Casitas Plaza In
Carpinteria
Walk to Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA, Duration: 2 min
12:10
Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA
Duration: 2 hours 5 min
14:15
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Transfer in Inglewood, 10 min
14:25
LAX Terminal 1
Duration: 16 min
14:41
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Metro Connector
Transfer in Inglewood, 9 min
14:50
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Duration: 52 min
15:42
4TH ST & COLORADO AVE (Downtown SM Station)
Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
06:03
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Carpinteria, Ca - Inglewood - Santa Monica 3 transfers
Duration: 9 hours 33 min
15:37
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to Anacapa & De La Guerra, Duration: 58 sec
06:04
Anacapa & De La Guerra
Duration: 33 min
06:37
Carpinteria & Casitas Plaza In
Carpinteria
Walk to Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA, Duration: 2 min
12:10
Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA
Duration: 2 hours 5 min
14:15
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Walk to Westchester / Sepulveda, Duration: 21 min
14:46
Westchester / Sepulveda
Duration: 45 min
15:32
4TH ST & COLORADO AVE (Downtown SM Station)
Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
07:21
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Inglewood - Santa Monica 4 transfers
Duration: 8 hours 26 min
15:47
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to MTD Transit Center, Duration: 9 min
07:30
MTD Transit Center
Duration: 19 min
07:49
State & La Cumbre
UCSB
Walk to Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA, Duration: 8 min
11:50
Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA
Duration: 2 hours 25 min
14:15
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Transfer in Inglewood, 10 min
14:25
LAX Terminal 1
Duration: 16 min
14:41
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Metro Connector
Transfer in Inglewood, 9 min
14:50
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Duration: 52 min
15:42
4TH ST & COLORADO AVE (Downtown SM Station)
Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
07:21
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Inglewood - Santa Monica 3 transfers
Duration: 8 hours 16 min
15:37
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to MTD Transit Center, Duration: 9 min
07:30
MTD Transit Center
Duration: 19 min
07:49
State & La Cumbre
UCSB
Walk to Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA, Duration: 8 min
11:50
Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA
Duration: 2 hours 25 min
14:15
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Walk to Westchester / Sepulveda, Duration: 21 min
14:46
Westchester / Sepulveda
Duration: 45 min
15:32
4TH ST & COLORADO AVE (Downtown SM Station)
Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
07:21
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Inglewood - Santa Monica 4 transfers
Duration: 8 hours 36 min
15:57
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to MTD Transit Center, Duration: 9 min
07:30
MTD Transit Center
Duration: 19 min
07:49
State & La Cumbre
UCSB
Walk to Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA, Duration: 8 min
11:50
Airbus Stop - Santa Barbara, CA
Duration: 2 hours 25 min
14:15
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Walk to Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd, Duration: 31 min
14:50
Sepulveda Blvd/Manchester Blvd
Duration: 20 min
15:10
Sepulveda Blvd/National Blvd
Sepulveda Boulevard
Walk to National Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd, Duration: 2 min
15:33
National Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
Duration: 22 min
15:55
2nd St & Broadway
Ocean Park Boulevard & Westwood Boulevard/UCLA
WALK, Duration: 2 min
Finish
14:33
Santa Barbara (California, United States of America)
Santa Barbara - Carpinteria, Ca - Inglewood - Santa Monica 4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 50 min
19:24
Santa Monica (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Santa Barbara - Santa Monica
Start
Walk to Anacapa & De La Guerra, Duration: 58 sec
14:34
Anacapa & De La Guerra
Duration: 43 min
15:17
Carpinteria & Casitas Plaza In
Carpinteria
Walk to Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA, Duration: 2 min
15:40
Airbus Stop - Carpinteria, CA
Duration: 2 hours 20 min
18:00
LAX Terminal 1
LAX Shuttle
Transfer in Inglewood, 10 min
18:10
LAX Terminal 1
Duration: 16 min
18:26
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Metro Connector
Transfer in Inglewood, 4 min
18:30
LAX / Metro Transit Ctr
Duration: 49 min
19:19
4TH ST & COLORADO AVE (Downtown SM Station)
Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$459.25

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Santa Barbara to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.84–$51.03
Bus from Isla Vista to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$45.65

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs to Lincoln
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.40
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns via Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Monica is 149 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 18 bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $10.33 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santa Monica bus from?

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Monica is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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