There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 26m$33–55Drive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Santa Paulacar 68.9 mi
1h 38m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 51m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 12m$55–88
Lancaster to Santa Paula by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Oxnard via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Lancaster and Santa Paula is 198 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula, including transfers.
Lancaster to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Santa Paula is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Glendale, Glendale Amtrak, Oxnard, and Oxnard in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Lancaster to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Glendale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Santa Paula is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Lancaster to Santa Paula.
There are 112+ hotels available in Santa Paula.









