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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Train | BUR Airport | Train Station | No tags | ||||
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| Train | BUR Airport | Train Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: 01/19/2026 PST.
Get from Burbank to Santa Barbara
The journey takes about 2 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 395, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Burbank and Santa Barbara?
Burbank
- A
Burbank Airport
Santa Barbara
- A224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- B
Greyhound Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 395
Amtrak Burbank Santa Barbara recent customer reviews
I was told that there was plenty of free parking at the Burbank Airport station. When I arrived there, every parking space was filled. It was too late to arrange for alternate transportation to the Station, so I missed my trip.
Larry P.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Burbank to Santa Barbara by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Burbank to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Burbank to Santa Barbara start from R 395. The average price for this train route is around R 514. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Burbank to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Burbank to Santa Barbara is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Burbank to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Burbank to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Burbank to Santa Barbara departs at 07:39. And the latest train departs at 19:44.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Burbank to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 411To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Burbank to Santa Barbara as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 411 to R 4 634 for a train ticket from Burbank to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 411, which is on 2026-01-28.
