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Trip Overview

The train between Newark and Santa Barbara takes 3d. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Newark 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
3,296 mi
Distance
$2,343
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Newark to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Newark and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark 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: 3,296.2 mi
  • Duration: 3d

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Santa Barbara via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 22h.

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