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Charlottesville to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Charlottesville and Santa Barbara takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Charlottesville 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.

2d 23h
Duration
3,131 mi
Distance
$2,005
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Charlottesville to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run twice a week between Charlottesville and Santa Barbara. The service departs Charlottesville at 2:32 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 09:55:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 23h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,131.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d 23h

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Santa Barbara via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 21h.

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