The cheapest and fastest trains from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 trains that leave West Hollywood, CA for Santa Barbara, CA on Sun, Jan 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book West Hollywood to Santa Barbara trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from West Hollywood to Santa Barbara. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from West Hollywood to Santa Barbara.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from West Hollywood to Santa Barbara.
Journey information
Overview: Train from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Trains from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 19:26 |
Train companies: Amtrak from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between West Hollywood, CA and Santa Barbara, CA from $23 (€18). 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 West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from West Hollywood, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Lark
- Santo Mezcal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hotel Californian
- Harbor View Inn
- Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolley: Downtown Waterfront Shuttle
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