Santa Barbara to Universal City Trains

Santa Barbara to Universal City trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Universal City takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Universal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: $29
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Santa Barbara to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner

2h 59m

$23–56

Santa Barbara to Universal City train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Universal City. 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 Universal City at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Burbank and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:49 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:28 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:29 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:28 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Universal City? 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.

Santa Barbara to Universal City trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Santa Barbara to Universal City train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:49 AM → 12:18 PM

12:40 PM → 4:18 PM

2:57 PM → 6:28 PM

4:40 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:18 AM

8:49 AM → 12:18 PM

12:40 PM → 4:18 PM

2:57 PM → 6:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM

8:49 AM → 12:23 PM

12:40 PM → 4:23 PM

2:57 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM

8:49 AM → 12:23 PM

12:40 PM → 4:23 PM

2:57 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM

8:49 AM → 12:23 PM

12:40 PM → 4:23 PM

2:57 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM

8:49 AM → 12:23 PM

12:40 PM → 4:23 PM

2:57 PM → 6:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:23 AM

8:49 AM → 12:23 PM

12:40 PM → 4:23 PM

2:57 PM → 6:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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