The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Barbara Airport for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:31 PM3h12Santa Barbara Airport6:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
4:31 PM3h12Santa Barbara Airport7:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
4:31 PM3h12Santa Barbara Airport7:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
3:31 PM3h12Santa Barbara Airport6:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $208.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $437 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $407 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $437 (€353).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.66 (€-10.22). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h12 | 6:43 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:31 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h12 | 7:43 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Santa Barbara Airport | 3h18 | 2:43 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Barbara Airport and Los Angeles, CA from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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