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Reno to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Reno and Santa Barbara takes 32h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Reno 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.

32h 48m
Duration
600 mi
Distance
$388
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Reno to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Reno and Santa Barbara. The service departs Reno at 9:24 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 18:12:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reno 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: 600 mi
  • Duration: 32h 48m

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

You can take a train from Reno to Santa Barbara via Sacramento in around 18h 5m.

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