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Santa Ana to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Ana and Santa Barbara takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Ana 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.

3h 46m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Ana and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Ana is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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