The average train between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto 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 once daily between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara is 401.6 km. The road distance is 539 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 46m.
