The average train between Santa Barbara and Universal Studios, Hollywood takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Universal Studios, 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 every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Universal Studios, 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 Universal Studios, Hollywood at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Burbank and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at Universal Studios, Hollywood station via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Santa Barbara to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 127.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m.