Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA: Trains mostly depart from Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.

Can I find a direct route between Pasadena, CA and Santa Barbara, CA?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA: 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

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

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

777 Pacific Surfliner
3:26 PM 2h19
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
5:45 PM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

777 Pacific Surfliner
3:26 PM 2h19
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
5:45 PM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

777 Pacific Surfliner
3:26 PM 2h19
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
5:45 PM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers

Other options

769 Pacific Surfliner
11:26 AM 2h20
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
1:46 PM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner
9:26 AM 2h21
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
11:47 AM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner
7:26 AM 2h29
Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA
9:55 AM
Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

You can travel between Pasadena, CA and Santa Barbara, CA by .

The cheapest way to travel from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a train with an average price of €31.

The fastest way to travel from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

The distance from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 90 miles (146 km).

The average frequency per day from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:

Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

Trains mostly depart from Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Pasadena, 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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