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Ventura to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ventura and Santa Barbara takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train service runs several times per day from Ventura 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.

41 min
Duration
27 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ventura to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ventura and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ventura is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ventura 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 Ventura to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–16 and the journey takes 43 min.

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