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Cheap train tickets from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara
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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara. Travelling by train from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara usually takes 9 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 9 hours and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 284 mi (457 km)
- Fastest train
- 9h 30m
- Lowest price
- £101.05
- Trains per day
- 2
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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Las Vegas to Santa Barbara Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
There is usually 1 daily coach trip from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£101.05 | Avg. Price£80.25Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration9h 36mFaster | Duration11h 21m |
There are several train options that can take you from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara:
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Which train should you take from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Las Vegas to Santa Barbara. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 9h 36m | £101.05 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara every day, as well as 2 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from £101.05.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara
While the train is the main method of transport from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a coach or express shuttle.
Trains leave the station in Las Vegas twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara for £80.
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
0
The distance between Las Vegas and Santa Barbara is approximately 284 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 30 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
284
Distance (km)
457
The earliest train departs Las Vegas at 8:15 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:15. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.
First train
8:15am
Last train
12:15pm
Trains from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Friday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Las Vegas
People say that Las Vegas is a Disneyland for adults and they have a point – with more than 50 casinos and dozens of nightclubs in the Strip area alone, Vegas is the place where you can let loose and have some good old fun.
Why travel the globe when you can see some of the most iconic landmarks in the world right there next to each other on the Las Vegas Strip? Just by walking down the street, you can visit the Eiffel Tower (at the Paris Hotel), check out the Statue of Liberty (at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino), or go for a gondola ride down the canals of Venice (at the Venetian Resort).
Yes, the many gambling opportunities attract millions of visitors to Sin City every year, but it’s the unique shows and concert residencies that have made Las Vegas one of the key entertainment destinations in the world. While you can certainly relax by the pool during the day, Vegas is definitely not a holiday destination if you’re looking for peace and quiet. When you’re in Las Vegas, you better be ready to hit the town, and if you’re lucky – the jackpot!
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname “The American Riviera.”
There are many kinds of holidays to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.
Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity coaches, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Las Vegas?
Main departure station: Tour Bus Loading Zone
There is one train station in Las Vegas.
All train stations in Las Vegas:
- Tour Bus Loading Zone
Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
Santa Barbara has one train station.
Train stations in Santa Barbara:
- 209 State Street
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