Lompoc to Santa Barbara Train - Amtrak Tickets €21

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Lompoc to Santa Barbara Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Lompoc and Santa Barbara. The average train journey from Lompoc to Santa Barbara takes one hour and 26 minutes, but some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train trips are as short as one hour and 25 minutes.

	Distance	46 mi (74 km)
	Fastest train	1h 25m
	Lowest price	€21.08
	Trains per day	2
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	2

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Lompoc to Santa Barbara

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

Kayla

October 20, 2019- Visiting friends

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Pros: Not having to drive was a plus and just being able to enjoy the view and each others company. Cons: Great experience, didn't see any improvements needed at this time.

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Which train should you take from Lompoc to Santa Barbara?

2 train services operate from Lompoc to Santa Barbara. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	1h 26m	€21.08
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner	1	1h 25m	€21.08

Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lompoc to Santa Barbara every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €21.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 1 train trips from Lompoc to Santa Barbara every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from €21.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lompoc to Santa Barbara

The distance between Lompoc and Santa Barbara is approximately 46 miles, or 74 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 25 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Lompoc to Santa Barbara tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Lompoc at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Lompoc twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Santa Barbara with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Barbara to Lompoc.

City Information

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."

There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.

Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Lompoc?

Main departure station: Surf Beach

There is one train station in Lompoc.

All train stations in Lompoc:

Surf Beach

Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?

Main arrival station: 209 State Street

Santa Barbara has one train station.

All train stations in Santa Barbara:

209 State Street

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