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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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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.
This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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