Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA train with Amtrak

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Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA

Showing times and prices for Feb 09

Cheapest

$135

Average

$167

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

12:21PM9h10

Santa Barbara, CA

09:31PMBerkeley, CA

$1351One-way

0 transfers

12:21PM8h59

Santa Barbara, CA

09:20PMBerkeley, CA

$1981One-way

1 transfer

Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, February 9

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
AmtrakAmtrak	12:21PM Santa Barbara, CA	8h59	09:20PM Berkeley, CA	1 transfer
AmtrakAmtrak	12:21PM Santa Barbara, CA	9h10	09:31PM Berkeley, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA

Showing times and prices for Feb 09

Fastest Journey

8 h 59 m

Average

9 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

448 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Berkeley, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:21PM8h59

Santa Barbara, CA

09:20PMBerkeley, CA

$1981One-way

1 transfer

12:21PM9h10

Santa Barbara, CA

09:31PMBerkeley, CA

$1351One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA

Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€80) but you can travel from only $62 (€56) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $62 (€56)

Distance

277 miles (447 km)

Average train duration

10h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

$88 (€80)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

8h 45m

First train

16:49

Last train

20:21

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $62 (€56)

Train providers: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Berkeley, CA from Santa Barbara, CA from $77 (€70). 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 operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA.

Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA train information:

Average Duration: 8 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $77
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA

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

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA can start from as little as $130 (€118) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA is $130 (€118); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Santa Barbara, CA and Berkeley, CA is on average 9 h 10 min for the 277 mile (447 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA leaves at 6: 44 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA leaves at 10: 05 PM.

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

For the trip from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Santa Barbara, CA and Berkeley, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 05 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Berkeley, CA is April.

You have options as you can travel to Berkeley, CA from Santa Barbara, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.