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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Barbaraby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 10m
    $26–41

  2. Drive 109.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Barbaracar car 109.8 mi
    2h 3m
    $20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 16m
    $40–79

Palmdale to Santa Barbara by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Barbara via Glendale and Glendale Amtrak in around 5h 16m.

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