The average train between El Monte and Santa Barbara takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from El Monte to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between El Monte and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
El Monte to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between El Monte and Santa Barbara is 158.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
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