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Santa Barbara to Tucson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Tucson takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santa Barbara to Tucson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 24m
Duration
603 mi
Distance
$387
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Tucson train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Santa Barbara and Tucson. 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 Tucson at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak18h 58m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak12h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Tucson? 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 Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 602.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 24m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 13h 31m.

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