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Trip Overview

The average train between Palmdale and Santa Barbara takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale 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.

6h 41m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
  2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m
$60–99

Palmdale to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Palmdale and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glendale and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 26m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak5h 27m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palmdale to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Barbara via Glendale and Glendale Amtrak in around 5h 16m.

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