Download the Rome2Rio travel app
Scan QR code with your phone to download the app
Scan QR code with your phone to download the app
The average train between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Silicon Valley 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.
Trains run once daily between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silicon Valley is at 9:46 AM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Silicon Valley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Silicon Valley to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between Silicon Valley and Santa Barbara is 402.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 46m.
