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Santa Barbara to San Antonio trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and San Antonio takes 34h 26m and the fastest train 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.

34h 26m
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 earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into San Antonio at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak38h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak33h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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.

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  • Distance: 1,514.6 mi
  • Duration: 34h 26m

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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