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Pasadena to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pasadena and Santa Barbara takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Pasadena 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.

3h 10m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 8m
$32–72

Pasadena to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Pasadena and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Pasadena to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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