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San Jose to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Jose and Santa Barbara takes 7h 46m. There is at least one train per day from San Jose 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.

7h 46m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$210
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Jose to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run once daily between San Jose and Santa Barbara. The service departs San Jose at 10:26 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 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose 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.

Map of how to get from San Jose to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 7h 46m.

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