Rome2Rio

Stockton to Santa Barbara trains

Find Transport to Santa Barbara

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Stockton and Santa Barbara takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Stockton 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.

10h 50m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
$226
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Stockton to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Stockton and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton is at 7:32 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Station Diridon and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Altamont Corridor ExpressAmtrak10h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Altamont Corridor ExpressAmtrak10h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Altamont Corridor ExpressAmtrak10h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Altamont Corridor ExpressAmtrak11h 32m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Altamont Corridor ExpressAmtrak10h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stockton 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.

Map of how to get from Stockton to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Barbara via San Jose Station Diridon and San Jose in around 10h 58m.

Operators