Train Santa Barbara to Long Beach from $37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Long Beach takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Long Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: $37
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line

4h 5m

$32–66

Santa Barbara to Long Beach train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Long Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Long Beach at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 8:58 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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