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Cheap train tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$73

Average

$73

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

05:26PM7h46

San Jose, CA

01:12AMSanta Barbara, CA

$731One-way

0 transfers

San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Amtrak	05:26PM San Jose, CA	7h46	01:12AM Santa Barbara, CA	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA?

The best time to book your train from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

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from $84

Buses

from $63

Flights

from $422

Fastest train times from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

7 h 46 m

Average

7 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

380 km

Of the 1 trains that leave San Jose, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:26PM7h46

San Jose, CA

01:12AMSanta Barbara, CA

$731One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Distance	236 miles (380 km)
Average train duration	7 h 46 min
Average train ticket price	$158 (€136)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA cover the 236 miles (380 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 46 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $64 (€55), but the average price of train tickets is $158 (€136).

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

Amtrak trains will get you between San Jose, CA and Santa Barbara, CA from $64 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $64
Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA 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 Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

Cheap train tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $64 (€55) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $158 (€136); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train time is 7 h 46 min covering the 236 mile (380 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 5: 26 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Santa Barbara, CA from San Jose, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from San Jose, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train is February.

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