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Compare train and bus for Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
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How to get from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 7:26 PM2h20Pasadena, CA9:46 PMSanta Barbara, CA$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:26 PM2h20Pasadena, CA9:46 PMSanta Barbara, CA$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:26 PM2h19Pasadena, CA12:45 AMSanta Barbara, CA$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pasadena, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pasadena, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Trains mostly depart from Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
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