The average train between Houston and Santa Barbara takes 40h 30m and the fastest train takes 40h 1m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston 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.
Trains run twice a week between Houston and Santa Barbara. The service departs Houston at 6:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 07:56:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Houston to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Houston and Santa Barbara is 2344.1 km. The road distance is 2577 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 40h 23m.
