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Tucson to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Tucson and Santa Barbara takes 14h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Tucson 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.

14h 40m
Duration
603 mi
Distance
$388
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Tucson to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Tucson and Santa Barbara. The service departs Tucson at 8:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 09:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tucson 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: 602.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 40m

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

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 14h 3m.

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