Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA train from $18 (€15) with Amtrak

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$33

Average

$35

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11 Coast Starlight

06:19PM2h52

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

09:11PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$331One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

770 Pacific Surfliner

06:39AM3h07

Goleta Station, Goleta, CA

09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

770 Pacific Surfliner

06:53AM2h53

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

774 Pacific Surfliner

08:31AM3h12

Goleta Station, Goleta, CA

11:43AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

784 Pacific Surfliner

01:31PM3h17

Goleta Station, Goleta, CA

04:48PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 770 Pacific Surfliner	06:39AM Goleta Station, Goleta, CA	3h07	09:46AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 770 Pacific Surfliner	06:53AM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	2h53	09:46AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 774 Pacific Surfliner	08:31AM Goleta Station, Goleta, CA	3h12	11:43AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 774 Pacific Surfliner	08:49AM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	2h54	11:43AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 784 Pacific Surfliner	01:31PM Goleta Station, Goleta, CA	3h17	04:48PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 784 Pacific Surfliner	01:45PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	3h03	04:48PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 790 NA	04:25PM Goleta Station, Goleta, CA	3h15	07:40PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 790 NA	04:40PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	3h00	07:40PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 11 Coast Starlight	06:19PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	2h52	09:11PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 794 Pacific Surfliner	06:30PM Goleta Station, Goleta, CA	3h16	09:46PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 794 Pacific Surfliner	06:50PM Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA	2h56	09:46PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

2 h 52 m

Average

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

140 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11 Coast Starlight

06:19PM2h52

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

09:11PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$331One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

770 Pacific Surfliner

06:53AM2h53

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

09:46AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

774 Pacific Surfliner

08:49AM2h54

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

11:43AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

794 Pacific Surfliner

06:50PM2h56

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

09:46PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

790 NA

04:40PM3h00

Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA

07:40PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$351One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Distance	86 miles (139 km)
Average train duration	2 h 52 min
Average train ticket price	$36 (€30)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA cover the 86 miles (139 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 52 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $36 (€30), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $30 (€25).

Train providers: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains

For as little as $30 (€26) you can travel by train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $30
Amtrak frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $36 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 2 h 52 min to travel the 86 mile (139 km) long route, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 1: 53 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 11: 40 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Los Angeles, CA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

A trip to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Barbara, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train is November.

You have options as you can travel between Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles, CA 2 different ways: train or bus.