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Barstow to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barstow and Santa Barbara takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Barstow 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.

8h 6m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
$74
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Barstow to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run once daily between Barstow and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Barstow is at 3:43 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barstow 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 Barstow to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 7h 57m.

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