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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 train with prices starting from $30. 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 train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price |
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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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.
- 777 Pacific Surfliner3:39 PM2h06Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 777 Pacific Surfliner3:39 PM2h06Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 777 Pacific Surfliner3:39 PM2h06Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA5:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 769 Pacific Surfliner11:36 AM2h10Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA1:46 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
- 765 Pacific Surfliner9:36 AM2h11Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA11:47 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
- 761 Pacific Surfliner7:39 AM2h16Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA9:55 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$331One-way0 transfers
+FlixBus7:10 AM4h00Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA11:10 AMSanta Barbara, Bus station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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