The average train between Santa Barbara and North Hollywood takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to North Hollywood. 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 4 times a day between Santa Barbara and North Hollywood. 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 North Hollywood at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to North Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at North Hollywood station via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Santa Barbara to North Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to North Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
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The distance between Santa Barbara and North Hollywood is 124.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 14m.