What is the cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct train between Palmdale and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Palmdale and Santa Barbara is 152 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

How do I travel from Palmdale to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara without a car is to train via Glendale which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmdale to Santa Barbara train from?

Palmdale to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.

Train or bus from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara is to train via Glendale which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Palmdale to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Palmdale to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.

Can I drive from Palmdale to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Santa Barbara is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Palmdale to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Palmdale to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glendale
best
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Burbank to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m
$30–64
Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Barbaracar 109.8 mi
2h 3m
$20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 10m
$23–36
Train
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 9m
$32–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 35m
$71–127

Palmdale to Santa Barbara by train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Barbara via Burbank - Downtown and Burbank in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Barbara via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 35m.

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