The train between Austin and Santa Barbara takes 41h 5m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Austin 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.
Trains run twice a week between Austin and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Austin is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Austin to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Austin station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.
Austin to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Book your Austin to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Austin and Santa Barbara is 2,109.1 km. The road distance is 2,569 km.
You can take a train from Austin to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 40h 21m.
