There are 2 ways to get from Placentia to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak) or car
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Placentia to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Placentia to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Placentia and Santa Barbara is 128 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.
The best way to get from Placentia to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Placentia to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Placentia to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Santa Barbara is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Placentia to Santa Barbara.
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What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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