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Routes	48
Trips per day	156
train lines	3
Stations	1

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What train companies travel to Santa Barbara, California?

Located in California, Santa Barbara is accessible by train from 48 other cities. You can choose from 156 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Santa Barbara on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Santa Barbara are also available..

Train companies serving Santa Barbara

Train	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	37	9h 52m	€54.22
Amtrak Coast Starlight	26	10h 17m	€48.20
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner	23	2h 53m	€28.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good price for a train ticket to Santa Barbara?

€4.75 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Santa Barbara, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Santa Barbara. In the last month, trains from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara had the lowest average price at €4.75.

Where is the train station in Santa Barbara, CA?

The main train station in Santa Barbara is 209 State Street. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Santa Barbara.

Which train service has the best service to Santa Barbara?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Santa Barbara by train with Amtrak Coast Starlight giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5. Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Santa Barbara taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard. If you are looking to arrive to Santa Barbara punctually travelers suggest that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Santa Barbara, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.

What is the closest airport to Santa Barbara, CA?

The closest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), it is located 8.1 miles from the city center of Santa Barbara.

Is Santa Barbara a popular train travel destination?

Santa Barbara ranks number 12 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 176 in United States. Santa Barbara ranks number 7 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Santa Barbara via train service. On average 131 direct daily train trips serve Santa Barbara.

What is the population of Santa Barbara?

The population of Santa Barbara is 91842. Santa Barbara ranks number 48 in terms of population in California and number 254 in all of United States.

How much do train tickets to Santa Barbara cost?

Train tickets to Santa Barbara range from €5 for a short trip to Santa Barbara, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Santa Barbara starts at , and a longer trip by train to Santa Barbara can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €75 .

What type of traveler does Santa Barbara attract?

People who take the train to Santa Barbara are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Santa Barbara easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

What train station is located closest to the city center of Santa Barbara?

The closest train station to the city center of Santa Barbara is 209 State Street, located just 0.6 miles away. Select 209 State Street as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Santa Barbara. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Which cities have the most trains to Santa Barbara?

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Los Angeles	7h 59m	€47.63
Waterloo	2d 19h 22m	€269.52
South Bend	2d 16h 7m	€289.96
Oxnard	1h 49m	€21.38
Utica	3d 8h 8m	€242.71

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