There are 5 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 21m$32–68Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Camarillotrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus 80 / ...
3h 51m$10–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Santa Barbara86.8 mi
1h 40mDrive 86.8 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbaracar 86.8 mi
1h 40m$16–23Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 25m$24–38
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara is to train and bus which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Santa Barbara via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Santa Barbara is 90 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Camarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Barbara.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.