The average train between University of Southern California and Santa Barbara takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from University of Southern California to Santa Barbara. 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 University of Southern California and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from University of Southern California is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Expo Park / USC Station and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from University of Southern California to Santa Barbara? 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 University of Southern California to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from University of Southern California station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
University of Southern California to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
University of Southern California to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between University of Southern California and Santa Barbara is 137.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.