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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM 2h20 Santa Barbara, CA 12:05 AM Burbank, CA $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:45 PM 2h20 Santa Barbara, CA 12:05 AM Burbank, CA $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:45 PM 2h20 Santa Barbara, CA 12:05 AM Burbank, CA $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:55 PM 2h20 Santa Barbara, CA 11:15 PM Burbank, CA $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 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 Isla Vista, UC Santa Barbara (Bus Loop), CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Burbank, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Burbank, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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