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Santa Barbara to San Jose trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Barbara and San Jose takes 7h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Barbara to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$210
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara to San Jose train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Barbara and San Jose. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Jose at 19:46:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 7h 25m • Direct

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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    train train 7h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to San Jose? 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 Jose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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