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Trip Overview

The train between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara takes 21h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 13m
Duration
996 mi
Distance
$644
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Albuquerque to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara. The service departs Albuquerque at 3:34 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 995.9 mi
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 21h 6m.

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