- Distance: 147.3 mi
- Duration: 4h 21m
The average train between Santa Barbara and Lake Forest takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Lake Forest. 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 every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest at 11:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at Lake Forest station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
Santa Barbara to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Santa Barbara to Lake Forest train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Lake Forest is 204.1 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
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