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Trip Overview

The train between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara takes 3d 1h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Philadelphia 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 1h
Duration
3,232 mi
Distance
$2,314
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 2h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 1h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 1h • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 1h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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: 3,232.4 mi
  • Duration: 3d 1h

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Santa Barbara via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 21h.

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