5.0
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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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 | RON 101.61 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Pacific Surfliner |
| Train lines | 1 |

Average score for trains from Lompoc to Santa Barbara
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
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.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is the one and only train line which connects Lompoc to Santa Barbara. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 2 | 1h 26m | RON 101.61 |
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 2 train trips from Lompoc to Santa Barbara every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from RON 102.
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 Monday 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.
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.
There is one train station in Lompoc.
Surf Beach
Santa Barbara has one train station.
209 State Street
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