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Santa Barbara to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Lancaster takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
  2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train AV Line
5h 35m
$42–79

Santa Barbara to Lancaster train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Santa Barbara and Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glendale Amtrak and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lancaster via Glendale Amtrak and Glendale in around 5h 35m.

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