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Charlottesville to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Charlottesville and Santa Barbara takes 3d. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Charlottesville 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.

3d
Duration
3,131 mi
Distance
$2,004
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Charlottesville to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run twice a week between Charlottesville and Santa Barbara. The service departs Charlottesville at 2:32 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,131.4 mi
  • Duration: 3d

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Santa Barbara via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 21h.

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