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Albuquerque to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara takes 20h 55m and the fastest train takes 20h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Albuquerque 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.

20h 55m
Duration
996 mi
Distance
$644
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Albuquerque to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 2:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Albuquerque is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak21h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak20h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak20h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak21h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak21h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak21h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Albuquerque 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: 995.9 mi
  • Duration: 20h 55m

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

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 21h 6m.

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