Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA train

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

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

$98

Average

$98

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

03:49PM13h21

Santa Barbara, CA

05:10AMSacramento, CA

$981One-way

0 transfers

Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Amtrak	03:49PM Santa Barbara, CA	13h21	05:10AM Sacramento, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

13 h 21 m

Average

13 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

490 km

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

03:49PM13h21

Santa Barbara, CA

05:10AMSacramento, CA

$981One-way

0 transfers

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

Distance	303 miles (489 km)
Average train duration	11 h 28 min
Average train ticket price	$94 (€79)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA cover the 303 miles (489 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 28 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $94 (€79), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $89 (€75).

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

You can travel by train between Santa Barbara, CA and Sacramento, CA with Amtrak for as low as $71 (€60). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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 Santa Barbara, CA and Sacramento, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

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

Average Duration: 10 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $71
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

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

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

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA can start from as little as $89 (€75) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA is $94 (€79); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA train time is 11 h 28 min covering the 303 mile (489 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA leaves at 3: 49 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA leaves at 7: 21 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 21 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA is May.

You have options as you can travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.