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Santa Barbara to Truckee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Truckee takes 25h 50m and the fastest train takes 25h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santa Barbara to Truckee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 50m
Duration
565 mi
Distance
$366
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Truckee train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santa Barbara and Truckee. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:21 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Truckee at 14:01:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak25h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak26h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak25h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Truckee? 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: 565.4 mi
  • Duration: 25h 50m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 16h 6m.

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