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San Antonio to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Antonio and Santa Barbara takes 32h 50m and the fastest train takes 32h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from San Antonio 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.

32h 50m
Duration
1,515 mi
Distance
$980
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

San Antonio to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 3 times a week between San Antonio and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from San Antonio is at 2:45 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak33h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak33h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak32h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Antonio 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: 1,514.6 mi
  • Duration: 32h 50m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Antonio Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 32h 33m.

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