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CMH — SBA
Apr 30 — May 71
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1h 56m
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1h 56m
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1h 56m
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2h 23m
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Santa Barbara train information

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ROUND-TRIP FROM

$46

ONE-WAY FROM

$23

POPULAR STATION

Lompoc Surf

POPULAR TRAIN COMPANY

Amtrak
The cheapest round-trip train ticket to Santa Barbara is from Van Nuys, starting at $46. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
The cheapest one-way train ticket to Santa Barbara is from Van Nuys, starting at $23. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
Lompoc Surf is one of the most popular stations in Santa Barbara
Amtrak services this train route

Santa Barbara Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Lompoc SurfSanta Barbara, 34.682705, -120.605

Book round-trip train tickets to Santa Barbara

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets to Santa Barbara that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
May 16
10:18 amVan Nuys
1h 56m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
May 20
6:19 pmSanta Barbara
2h 17m
8:36 pmVan Nuys
Amtrak
May 16
9:51 amLos Angeles Union
2h 23m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
May 20
6:19 pmSanta Barbara
2h 52m
9:11 pmLos Angeles Union
Amtrak
May 3
7:59 pmLos Angeles Chatsworth
2h 00m
9:59 pmSanta Barbara
May 6
6:50 pmSanta Barbara
2h 07m
8:57 pmLos Angeles Chatsworth
Amtrak
May 3
7:47 amVan Nuys
2h 08m
9:55 amSanta Barbara
May 6
6:19 pmSanta Barbara
2h 17m
8:36 pmVan Nuys
Amtrak
May 16
7:59 pmLos Angeles Chatsworth
2h 00m
9:59 pmSanta Barbara
May 20
4:40 pmSanta Barbara
1h 55m
6:35 pmLos Angeles Chatsworth
Amtrak
May 3
7:55 amWoodland Hills Northridge Station
2h 00m
9:55 amSanta Barbara
May 6
6:53 amSanta Barbara
2h 06m
8:59 amWoodland Hills Northridge Station

Book one-way train tickets to Santa Barbara

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find available train tickets by date.
Amtrak
May 9
10:18 amVan Nuys
1h 56m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
Amtrak
May 16
10:18 amVan Nuys
1h 56m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
Amtrak
Jun 13
10:18 amVan Nuys
1h 56m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
Amtrak
Jun 13
9:51 amLos Angeles Union
2h 23m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
Amtrak
May 16
9:51 amLos Angeles Union
2h 23m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara
Amtrak
May 9
9:51 amLos Angeles Union
2h 23m
12:14 pmSanta Barbara

FAQs for booking trains to Santa Barbara

Are there public restrooms at Santa Barbara Train Station?

If you board a train to Santa Barbara, your train will stop at Santa Barbara Train Station. Located a stone's throw away from Santa Barbara Beach, this train station boasts well-maintained, hygienic, and accessible restrooms. Thus, at this station, you'll be able to find a restroom with ease. Besides well-maintained restrooms, this station features payphones, vending machines, and a spacious air-conditioned waiting room. Given that this station offers checked baggage storage services, you can leave the luggage you'd prefer stored at this station.

How can I easily get to the center of Santa Barbara from Santa Barbara Train Station?

Santa Barbara Train Station is located minutes away from the heart of Santa Barbara. If you don't have luggage, you can easily walk to the city's center, as Santa Barbara has safe, walkable pathways. On the other hand, if you have luggage, you should board a taxi, as taxis operating in this city have adequate luggage storage space. There are plenty of cabs camped outside Santa Barbara Train Station. As such, you can find one to transport you to the center of Santa Barbara with much ease.

What are the best things to do near Santa Barbara Train Station?

Santa Barbara Train Station is situated near several places that are worth visiting. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is one of the destinations near Santa Barbara Train Station. This garden is a Santa Barbara Historic Landmark, and it is home to over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. If you love nature, you'll truly enjoy visiting this garden. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is another destination found near Santa Barbara Train Station. Situated in Downtown Santa Barbara, this museum is home to plenty of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, ceramics, and textiles. If you visit this museum, you'll be able to learn a lot of entertaining historical information about the city. Butterfly Beach is also a destination near Santa Barbara Train Station that is worth visiting. A well-protected sandy beach, Butterfly Beach is one of the most frequented destinations in the city. At this beach, you'll enjoy a scenic view of the ocean. You'll also be able to engage in fun activities like surfing and swimming. Other than the three mentioned destinations, the other fun destination near this train station is the Reagan Ranch Center. A short distance away from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, this ranch has extensive exhibits on the role it played in Ronald Reagan's life. Here, you'll learn a lot about the former president.

Do I need identification to travel by train to Santa Barbara?

If you're an American citizen, to be able to book Santa Barbara train tickets, you only need to have a valid identification photo. As your photo ID, you can use your student ID, military ID, or official government-issued ID. You can also use your driver's license or your passport. However, if you're a foreign national, you must get your foreign government-issued ID if you want to get Santa Barbara train tickets. Onboard all Santa Barbara trains, passenger tickets are usually periodically checked. As such, you should keep yours safe throughout the journey.

Where can I find Santa Barbara Train Station staff?

To ensure that the train passengers who alight Santa Barbara trains at this station are well catered to, this station has several well-trained and experienced professionals. If you need assistance from one of them, you should check the station's platform or waiting station, as these are the places they are positioned. Given that this station's staff are quite professional, you can count on them to be of help to you.

What is the main train station in Santa Barbara?

Lompoc Surf is a transportation hub in Santa Barbara. You’ll find trains arriving and departing from here daily.

What train companies go to Santa Barbara?

Most users on momondo will check prices for Amtrak for their ride to Santa Barbara. More options may be available to you, so use our search form to find all available options from your city to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a train to Santa Barbara?

$23 is the average one-way price to Santa Barbara this week. Overall, prices are generally stable for the next 3 months or so. We recommend booking when you can to ensure you have your desired date secured.

How far is the center of Santa Barbara from Lompoc Surf station?

It is 46.9 mi to get from Lompoc Surf station to the center of Santa Barbara.

How far is Lompoc Surf from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Zoo?

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara’s most popular landmark, is 54.4 mi from Lompoc Surf. Santa Barbara Bowl, the city’s second most popular place to visit, is 54.6 mi from Lompoc Surf. The third most popular attraction in Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Zoo, which is 56.4 mi from Lompoc Surf.


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