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Santa Barbara to San Antonio trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and San Antonio takes 32h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santa Barbara to San Antonio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h
Duration
1,515 mi
Distance
$967
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to San Antonio train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Santa Barbara and San Antonio. The service departs Santa Barbara at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into San Antonio at 05:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak32h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak32h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak32h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to San Antonio? 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 San Antonio.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,514.6 mi
  • Duration: 32h

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to San Antonio Station via Los Angeles in around 32h 53m.

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