The average train between North Hollywood and Santa Barbara takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from North Hollywood 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 5 times a day between North Hollywood and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Hollywood is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from North Hollywood to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from North Hollywood station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
North Hollywood to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Van Nuys station.
North Hollywood to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Book your North Hollywood to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Metrolink Trains and Amtrak.
The distance between North Hollywood and Santa Barbara is 124.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m.