Santa Barbara to Palmdale Trains

Santa Barbara to Palmdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Palmdale takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Palmdale. 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 25m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: $75
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line

5h 25m

$64–97

Santa Barbara to Palmdale train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Santa Barbara and Palmdale. 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 Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glendale Amtrak and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:49 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:40 PM
5h • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:40 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:49 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:40 PM
5h • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:40 PM
5h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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