How to get from Santa Barbara to Palmdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Santa Barbara to Palmdale in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Glendale Amtrak station. Next, take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 11 min.

311min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Palmdale

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 163.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Palmdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Palmdale, Los Angeles

Palmdale is located at Palmdale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ave. Q & 10th St. E..

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

  • Ave. Q & 10th St. E.
  • 10th St. E. & Ave. Q
  • 10th Street East & Avenue Q

Related Routes

By train

To get from Santa Barbara to Palmdale in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Glendale Amtrak station. Next, take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 11 min.

311min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    110 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Palmdale?

    The alternative route takes 311 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    The 17 bus line goes from Transit Center station near Santa Barbara to Lower West Sb, Sbcc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Palmdale Metrolink Station station near Palmdale in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Transit Center stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Palmdale Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.

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