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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Santa Barbara takes 36h 11m and the fastest train takes 33h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kent 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.

36h 11m
Duration
1,251 mi
Distance
$803
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kent to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kent and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitAmtrak33h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitAmtrak33h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Sound TransitAmtrak47h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitAmtrak33h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitAmtrak33h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sound TransitAmtrak33h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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: 1,250.8 mi
  • Duration: 36h 11m

What companies run services between Kent, WA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,100 and the journey takes 31h 29m.

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