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

From Lancaster to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from Lancaster to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the AV LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Glendale Metrolink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Gutierrez & State station to Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min.

291min
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #210| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lancaster to Santa Barbara by train

To get from Lancaster to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the AV LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Glendale Metrolink station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Glendale Amtrak station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #210| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lancaster to Santa Barbara

The distance between Lancaster, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 169.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 291 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lancaster to Santa Barbara 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 Lancaster

Lancaster is located at Lancaster, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Hwy. & Milling St..

Bus stations close to Lancaster:

  • Sierra Hwy. & Milling St.
  • Metrolink/Sierra Hwy. (760816)
  • Lancaster Blvd. & Sierra Hwy.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles

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)
  • Transit Center
  • Figueroa & Anacapa

Related Routes

From Lancaster to Santa Barbara by train

To get from Lancaster to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, take the AV LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Glendale Metrolink station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Glendale Amtrak station to Santa Barbara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Train - AV LINE
AV LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - AV LINE
    Wait for train
    AV LINE
    #210| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 291 minutes, using Train line AV LINE, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Train line AV LINE, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lancaster to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    The AV LINE train line goes from #210| L.A. Union Station station near Lancaster to Glendale Metrolink station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glendale Metrolink station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Lancaster and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 4 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lancaster to get to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles?

    Get on the AV LINE train from the #210| L.A. Union Station station near Lancaster in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the train at the Glendale Metrolink stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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