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Compare train and bus for Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €42, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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€72 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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

This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $87 (€69).
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Barbara, CA and Burbank, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA and arrive in Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Barbara, Bus station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Burbank, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Burbank, CA by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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