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Sacramento to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Sacramento and Santa Barbara takes 11h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Sacramento 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.

11h 24m
Duration
449 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Sacramento to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run once daily between Sacramento and Santa Barbara. The service departs Sacramento at 6:48 AM in the morning, which arrives into Santa Barbara at 18:12:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $240–390 and the journey takes 11h 24m.

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