How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles start at $36. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 2h 53m and covers 108 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 6:53am. The latest train departs at 6:57pm.

Train Santa Barbara to Los Angeles from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	6:57pm	Train Station	2h 55m	9:52pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	6:57pm	Train Station	2h 55m	9:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	CheapestFastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:19pm	Train Station	2h 52m	9:11pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 6m	8:59am	Northridge Station	Fastest
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:53am	Train Station	2h 53m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags
Train	8:49am	Train Station	2h 54m	11:43am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 53mAverage Duration

108 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $97	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $167	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

4/55,621 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.

October 6, 2023

My experience with Amtrak has been wonderful.

Gilberto Alessandro N.

November 26, 2024

No leg room. Late, without notification.

Igor L.

April 5, 2023

US train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles start at $36. The average price for this train route is around $48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?
The average train trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 2h 53m and covers 108 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 6:53am. The latest train departs at 6:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-30

$38

12-01

$45

Today

$38

12-03

$38

12-04

$38

12-05

$38

12-06

$38

12-07

$38

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $343 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 $38 which is on 2025-12-03.

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$51	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg Price$48	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 $48 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $36. 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!