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Chico to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Chico and Santa Barbara takes 14h. There is at least one train per day from Chico 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.

14h
Duration
534 mi
Distance
$350
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chico to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run once daily between Chico and Santa Barbara. The service departs Chico at 4:12 AM at night, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 18:12:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 14h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chico 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.

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  • Distance: 534.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 14h.

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