The train between Houston and Santa Barbara takes 41h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston 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 Houston and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Houston is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Houston to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Houston and Santa Barbara is 2,344.1 km. The road distance is 2,776 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 40h 16m.
