There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley by train (Amtrak) or car
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Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Fernando Valley is 88 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Fernando Valley.
There are 435+ hotels available in San Fernando Valley.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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