The average train between Orange County and Santa Barbara takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Orange County 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 every 4 hours between Orange County and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orange County is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Orange County station and arriving at Santa Barbara station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
Orange County to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange County to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Orange County and Santa Barbara is 184.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 52m.