The average train between Santa Barbara and Monrovia takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Monrovia. 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 Monrovia. 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 Monrovia at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Monrovia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at Monrovia station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Santa Barbara to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Monrovia is 159 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.