I recently took the Amtrak from Anaheim to this station at Santa Barbara to catch an Amtrak Thruway…read moreConnector Bus. The station itself has some small details of architecture that replicates the old train station feel, but otherwise, a simple station for transfers to your next train or connector bus. The scheduling from the Amtrak train to the bus was impeccably flawless - the connector bus was waiting for us as we boarded off from the train. Worth the train travel if you don't want to drive.

Located right in the funk zone of Santa Barbara make this an excellent station to hop on and off…read more From here you can walk to the beach, bars and restaurants in Funk Zone or even downtown in about 20 minutes. Or you can grab an uber. The train station is small and quaint- but gets the job down. At the station there is a small building to purchase tickets, sit about and to use the bathroom. The bathroom only has a couple of stalls and they are locked- so get the password. You may also need to hold your nose, as smells like sewage- but at least there is a bathroom on the premises. Very limited seating outside, thus people were siting on the ground. Would be nice to have more cover seating outside. Parking exist onsite- but there is a fee for parking.

The Ventura station is very small, no frills. One track, a few signs and nice palm trees around…read more I like that is really close to downtown, a few minutes walk, near the beach and next to Ventura's Fair Grounds. Besides being located so convenient, nothing else. No one works here, there's no ticket booth, no restroom, no announcements via screens, voice over, nothing. The trains are late, not well marked, not impressed with Amtrak!

Station I think denotes more service oriented location... this is simply a platform to catch and…read moredeboard the train. Easy to use... some benches available to sit on. Just a short jaunt from downtown Ventura. Easy driver pick up and drop off location.

Not to be confused with Santa, which is a dude that brings you presents, and Barbara Ann, which is…read morea girl that the Beach Boys were into and stuff. This station is at 224 Chapala Street and is a cute reddish brownish orange miniature station that serves the beach town really well. It looks kind of beach like, which is awesome, and because of this, it fits in well in Santa Barbara, which is a very sleepy town considering how crazy LA is. It closes for 3 hours a day, which is hilarious, from 11 till 2. Now that's a long lunch break! The Amtrak trains also stop here, and they have those beautiful archways and what not - it's amazing. On the way into the station, you'll be whisked past gorgeous beaches and over an amazing viaduct that literally crosses coves and beaches and rocks. It's an amazing part of the world and one which you should feel very lucky to live in. I always feel lucky to visit. They also have a Package Express service here. Barbie likes me to use my package to express myself, so here goes. Again. (pulls down pants)

Aside for delays, this guy is extremely rude and treats customers in a despicable patronizing…read moremanner. When I decided to sit for a bit to charge my phone inside the greyhound building the minute I sat down the way he ask me for my ticket was beyond aggressively rude and argumentative as if he has a stick up his a** right away demanding for my ticket and name. I ask for his name, rudely and childishly but surely he refused to tell me his name so now you will be shown. I WILL NOT take grey ground from Santa Barbara again, poor customer service and delays are more likely if you got a connection. Please avoid going near the greyhound building and or inside, you're subject to a more bitter experience by this staff member!

it is a very simple train station. There is no waiting room, no staff, no inside place to sit, if…read moreyou are waiting for the train. Only building structure are two restrooms, and i hope they were functional (I did not go in). The train station has only one track (other simple stations have two) and therefore, there is only one covered platform. No TV monitors. No proper guidance whatsoever. One could get lost, even panic, if you are not a frequent train traveler. However, if you have the train app, you should be in good shape. Because even if there are TV monitors, they are not accurate for train arrival or departure. What I recently discovered is that the south bound Amtrak Surfliner, which reaches Santa Barbara at 1:45 pm actually starts here in Goleta at 1:30 pm. In other words, the train does not come from San Luis Obispo. Actually, it is beneficial to board here because you can get a good seat. in Santa Barbara, the crowds begin to get it. Having said all this, I am still very surprised that since UC Santa Barbara is so close by, this train station did not live up to its clientele and traffic in the area.

Lita was a very sexy wrestler a long time ago. Whenever she'd win a fight, I'd say "Go Lita!"…read more This is named after that. Goleta is basically the end of Santa Barbara that is next to the University. The Greyhound buses I used to take when I got into UCSB (good times) and came to check it out used to stop literally almost on campus. It was a good stop and it was helpful. These days you get off down in Santa Barbara. The Goleta stop - which is just a little gray shack and nothing to write home about - is long gone in terms of usage, or at least isn't on the routes I take anymore, or the ones that most people take into Santa Barbara.

This was my first time visiting the Simi Valley train station located on 5050 Los Angeles Avenue in…read moreEast Simi Valley. The train station offers ample parking, free for all passengers. Plus you can leave your car overnight. This train station is service by both Amtrack and the Metrolink. The station is quite simple but super clean. The station does not offer a building for shelter or a bathroom. The station does provide for some limited covering areas and seats. There is a metrolink kiosk but not an amtrak kiosk available at the platform. Amtrak tickets can be purchased online through their website or on their app. Metrolink tickets can also be purchased online. Enjoy your ride!

This is a nice little Metrolink station conveniently located in east Simi Valley. It also is used…read moreby the Amtrak train such as the Surfliner. There is plenty of parking and there are a several covered areas to sit by the tracks. There is a large passenger drop off/pick up area in front of the station. It is always kept very clean and at night, it is well lit. This is a great place to catch the Metrolink or have friends/family come in on the train. The train is such a convenient resource that is greatly underused!

I have taken the train to Sacramento , Burbank, LA, and SB from here. Always a great experience. I…read morehave never had a delay. I buy my tickets online and they're sent right to my email. Love not having to worry about traffic. Stress free. The WiFi isn't great though , that was a bummer. They sell food and booze on board. You are not allowed to bring your own liquor, you will be kicked off the train. They said that multiple times. Next summer , I'll get the multi ride package as I find myself in SB a lot in the summer. It's a nice little change of scenery. I always ride during the day and have felt safe. Unsure how it is at night but this area can be rough. Staff is nice and trains are pretty clean. Plus , we have a great coffee spot at this Amtrak .. Dolce Vita. A must !!!!

I'm here at least twice a month for work and it's always nice to hope on the Surfliner and head to…read morework!

It's a train platform. Nice way to go without driving, but it's a platform. There is no booth or…read moreanyone to help you if you need it. That said, if you know what you're doing, all good.

Love taking the train to San Diego area. Train is mostly on time and business class is the best.read more

I have taken the train here to Sacramento, Burbank , Los Angeles and most recently Santa Barbara…read more I really like catching the train here as I love the coffee shop, Dolce Vita. There are many unhoused people at times but there is security so I never feel unsafe. Cool murals indoors and outdoors.

Clean and comfortable train depot in Oxnard. We are using this service for transportation from…read moreOxnard to Los Angeles, which is a great deal at $23.00 each ( especially considering the price of gas these days). There is a small store in the depot with coffee, gelato and dessert. There are also clean restrooms. The depot has security officers. The employees are all knowledgeable and friendly

Today was a cluster you know what but overall Amtrak has always been on point. Today they not only…read morelast minute changed tracks and made me run with a bad foot but allowed coach passengers in business class. Why make me pay extra and not charge them? Overall Amtrak is good

My first time taking the train to Santa Barbara from Camarillo and it was so easy and convenient!…read moreNo traffic and fairly clean. We watched the sun set coming back. It was beautiful!