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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
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 R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, US?
Santa Barbara
- A224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- 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 - B571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Train Companies
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.
My experience with Amtrak has been wonderful.
Gilberto Alessandro N.
No leg room. Late, without notification.
Igor L.
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 differ 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 from R 433. The average price for this train route is around R 576. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 130 km. The quickest train can get 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.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 450To 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 R 450 to R 5 846 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 R 450, which is on 2025-12-12.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 R 576 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 433. 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!
