Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 32 m
Trains on 19 Sept
2
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.97. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:40 Santa Barbara, CA | 2h32 | 22:12 Burbank, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:40 Santa Barbara, CA | 2h32 | 23:12 Burbank, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:36. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 19:36 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burbank, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Barbara, CA to Burbank, CA trains use the Santa Barbara Station to Bob Hope Airport Train Station station pair, with some services arriving at Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank). Use this guide to compare Santa Barbara, CA and Burbank, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Barbara Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Lark, Santo Mezcal
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Barbara Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Californian, Harbor View Inn, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
Bob Hope Airport Train Station is 4 km from Burbank city centre. Public transport options include:
Bob Hope Airport Train Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bob Hope Airport Train Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burbank, N Front St (Downtown Burbank).
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