How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is 2h 53m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Train Santa Barbara to Los Angeles from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:19	Train Station	2h 52m	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	Fastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 6m	08:59	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:53	Train Station	2h 53m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 53mAverage duration

67 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £52	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £90	Average duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, US?

Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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B
Greyhound Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with Amtrak, highlighting the opportunity to enjoy beautiful landscapes during their train journeys. Additionally, passengers appreciated being able to accomplish some work while traveling comfortably by train.

Amtrak Santa Barbara Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The trip by train allowed me to see the landscape, which was beautiful. Hard to do while driving. Also could get a little work done, which was appreciated.

Dale L.

6 October 2023

My experience with Amtrak has been wonderful.

Gilberto Alessandro N.

26 November 2024

No leg room. Late, without notification.

Igor L.

5 April 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is 2h 53m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/12

£20

04/12

£24

Today

£20

06/12

£20

07/12

£20

08/12

£20

09/12

£20

10/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £184 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 40m	Avg price£28	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg price£26	Daily departures10

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £26 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US in about 2h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!