The average train between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at Santa Barbara station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is 139.8 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.