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Amtrakoutward: Nov 26, 2026
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Amtrakinbound: Nov 30, 2026
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Travel guide Santa Barbara–Los Angeles

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What train companies operate the route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

This route is operated by Amtrak (Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight services).

What is the schedule for the train route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

There are typically around 6 departures per day, ranging from 6:49 AM to 6:59 PM.

What are the departure and arrival train stations for the route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Trains depart from Santa Barbara Station and arrive in Union Station.

What distance is the train route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

The overall distance is about 100 miles.

How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by train?

The estimated travel time ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes.

What are the stops on the train route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

There are no transfers, but along the way, trains stop at Carpinteria Station, Ventura Station, Oxnard Station, Camarillo Station, Moorpark Station, Simi Valley Station, Chatsworth Station, Van Nuys Station, Burbank Station, and Glendale Station.

Why should you travel by train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles?

Considering the stress and density of Los Angeles-area highway traffic, the train is a smarter and less stressful way to travel to and from Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

What is there to see and do in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles offers a large number of theme parks, including Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and several others. Nearby beaches include Venice Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, and Santa Monica State Beach. Visitors interested in movies may enjoy a walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where actors’ and actress’ names are engraved in the sidewalk. There are also a large number of theaters, museums, live music venues, and other activities in the area. Visitors are unlikely to get bored in Los Angeles.