The train between Reno and Santa Barbara takes 32h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Reno 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 6 times a week between Reno and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 9:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reno is at 9:24 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reno to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Reno station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.
Reno to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
Reno to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Book your Reno to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Reno and Santa Barbara is 568.2 km. The road distance is 966 km.
You can take a train from Reno to Santa Barbara via Sacramento in around 18h 5m.
