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Compare train for Simi Valley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Simi Valley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.91 (€-11.37). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 7m 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 Simi Valley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Simi Valley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
15619:18 AM1h31Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA10:49 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
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15619:18 AM1h31Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA10:49 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
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15619:18 AM1h31Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA10:49 AMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
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15691:10 PM1h35Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA2:45 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
156511:04 AM1h39Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA12:43 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
15775:11 PM1h40Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA6:51 PMSanta Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA$261One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Simi Valley, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Simi Valley, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Simi Valley Station, Simi Valley, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
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