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Santa Barbara to Sacramento trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and Sacramento takes 11h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 28m
Duration
449 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Sacramento train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara and Sacramento. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Sacramento at 23:49:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Sacramento? 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 Barbara to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $240–390 and the journey takes 11h 28m.

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