How to get to Santa Barbara, CA from Burbank, CA

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Compare train and coach for Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 130 km

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Compare ways to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train and coach.

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from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

How to get to Santa Barbara, CA from Burbank, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Travel to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

The Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA distance is approximately 130 km.
The average frequency per day from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burbank, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Barbara, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Burbank, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Santa Barbara, CA, you can explore State Street with its vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment, or visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for a diverse collection of artwork. Take a wine tasting tour in the Santa Ynez Valley, known for its beautiful vineyards. Enjoy a scenic hike in the Santa Ynez Mountains for breathtaking views, or visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to learn about the region's maritime history. For sights, the Santa Barbara Mission offers stunning architecture and gardens, while Stearns Wharf provides shops and ocean views. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden showcases native plants, the Santa Barbara Zoo offers family-friendly animal exhibits, and Lotusland features exotic botanical gardens.
Three to four days in Santa Barbara, CA, is ideal to explore the key attractions, enjoy the beaches, and experience the local cuisine and culture.

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