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Santa Barbara to Buffalo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Buffalo takes 3d and the fastest train takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Santa Barbara to Buffalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d
Duration
2,864 mi
Distance
$1,858
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Buffalo train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Santa Barbara and Buffalo. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Buffalo at 15:40:00. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 1h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 23h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Buffalo? 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: 2,863.8 mi
  • Duration: 3d

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Buffalo via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 12h.

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