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Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and LAX/Metro Transit Center takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Santa Barbara to LAX/Metro Transit Center train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into LAX/Metro Transit Center at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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