There are 3 ways to get from California State University to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 57m$31–67Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University to Santa Barbaracar 77.1 mi
1h 28m$15–21Train via Chatsworth (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 31m$22–57
California State University to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California State University to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from California State University to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from California State University to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between California State University and Santa Barbara is 81 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from California State University to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from California State University to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
California State University to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
California State University to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University to Santa Barbara is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from California State University to Santa Barbara.
There are 324+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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