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Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pittsburgh and Santa Barbara takes 2d 15h and the fastest train takes 2d 13h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Pittsburgh 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 15h
Duration
2,807 mi
Distance
$1,774
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Pittsburgh and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 10:59 PM at night, and the last departure from Pittsburgh is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2d 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 13h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 15h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 15h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 14h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pittsburgh 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: 2,806.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 15h

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara via Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2d 10h.

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