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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Santa Ana takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
$90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Santa Ana train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Santa Ana. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Santa Ana at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 4h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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