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

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$83

Average

$88

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

07:21PM10h24

Santa Barbara, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$831One-way

0 transfers

06:55PM10h50

Santa Barbara, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$921One-way

0 transfers

Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak	07:21PM Santa Barbara, CA	10h24	05:45AM San Francisco, CA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak	06:55PM Santa Barbara, CA	10h50	05:45AM San Francisco, CA	0 transfersDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA?

The best time to book your train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA.

Trains

from $73

Buses

from $45

Flights

from $105

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

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

10 h 24 m

Average

10 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

446 km

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

07:21PM10h24

Santa Barbara, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$831One-way

0 transfers

06:55PM10h50

Santa Barbara, CA

05:45AMSan Francisco, CA

$921One-way

0 transfers

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

Distance	276 miles (445 km)
Average train duration	10 h 24 min
Average train ticket price	$89 (€77)
Direct train	No
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA cover the 276 miles (445 km) long route taking on average 10 h 24 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $89 (€77), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $73 (€63).

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

Travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA from $28 (€24) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

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 San Francisco, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 8 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $28
Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

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

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

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA can start from as little as $73 (€63) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is $89 (€77); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Francisco, CA is 10 h 24 min to travel the 276 mile (445 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

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

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

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

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 San Francisco, CA is April.

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