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St. Louis to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Louis and Santa Barbara takes 46h 15m and the fastest train takes 45h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from St. Louis 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.

46h 15m
Duration
2,174 mi
Distance
$1,445
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

St. Louis to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a week between St. Louis and Santa Barbara. The service departs St. Louis at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47:00. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 46h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak45h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak45h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis 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: 2,173.6 mi
  • Duration: 46h 15m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Santa Barbara via Kansas City and Los Angeles in around 46h 3m.

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