How to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

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Compare train and bus for Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $39 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users.

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from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

How to get from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    11:39 PM2h06
    Burbank, CA
    1:45 AMSanta Barbara, CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    11:39 PM2h06
    Burbank, CA
    1:45 AMSanta Barbara, CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    11:39 PM2h06
    Burbank, CA
    1:45 AMSanta Barbara, CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    10:39 PM2h06
    Burbank, CA
    12:45 AMSanta Barbara, CA
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Travel to Santa Barbara, 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 Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $39 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Barbara, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Santa Barbara, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Santa Barbara, CA, visitors can explore State Street for shopping, dining, and entertainment, visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley. For outdoor activities, enjoy a scenic hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains and visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Best sights include the historic Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Zoo, and the unique Lotusland botanical garden.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Santa Barbara, CA is ideal to explore its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown, and cultural attractions.
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