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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Fe Depot and Santa Barbara takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Fe Depot to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Fe Depot to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Fe Depot and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Fe Depot is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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    train train 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 46m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 44m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Fe Depot to Santa Barbara? 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 Fe Depot to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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