Palmdale to Santa Barbara Trains

Palmdale to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palmdale and Santa Barbara takes 6h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain AV Line
Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

5h 16m

$40–79

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

8:20 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
6:20 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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