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Santa Barbara to Reno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Reno takes 27h 16m and the fastest train takes 27h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santa Barbara to Reno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 16m
Duration
600 mi
Distance
$391
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Reno train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santa Barbara and Reno. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Reno at 15:27:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak27h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak28h 6m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak27h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Reno? 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: 600 mi
  • Duration: 27h 16m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Reno via Sacramento in around 17h 32m.

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