The average train between Santa Barbara and California takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to California. 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 every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and California. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 6:50 PM which arrives into California at 9:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at California station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
Santa Barbara to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Book your Santa Barbara to California train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Santa Barbara and California is 267.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
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