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Cheap train tickets from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€53

Average

€63

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:55AM11h17

San Francisco, CA

06:12PMSanta Barbara Station

€531One-way

1 transfer

07:00AM11h12

San Francisco, CA

06:12PMSanta Barbara Station

€641One-way

1 transfer

08:40AM10h50

San Francisco, CA

07:30PMSanta Barbara Station

€671One-way

2 transfers

09:00AM10h30

San Francisco, CA

07:30PMSanta Barbara Station

€681One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara

	Distance	276 miles (445 km)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara cover the 276 miles (445 km) long route taking on average 9 h 34 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available.

Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara trains

Find the best route from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara with Amtrak. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara

FAQs: Travel by train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara.

On average the San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara train time is 9 h 34 min covering the 276 mile (445 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara leaves at 8: 28 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara leaves at 8: 39 AM.

There is 1 train a day from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Santa Barbara. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between San Francisco, CA and Santa Barbara and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Barbara is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Santa Barbara from San Francisco, CA including taking a bus, flight or train.

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