There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak) or car
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Santa Barbara to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Van Nuys is 85 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $20 - $55.
The train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Santa Barbara to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Van Nuys is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys.
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–55 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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