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Based on 3639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$24.00
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.
No leg room. Late, without notification.
It’s fine, convenient
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| Daily Trains | 12 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 6:53AM - 6:50PM |
| Minimum Price | US$26 |
| Average Ticket Price | US$34 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 2h6m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 2h54m |
| Distance | 130 km |
| Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Train Station224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Greyhound Station530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Ramirez Street bus stop571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
UCLA
The average train ticket price from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is US$34. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is around 2h 54m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 141 km that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Trains travelling between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles leave from Train Station or Greyhound Station and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop, UCLA.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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, as early as possible.
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Los Angeles you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
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