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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Buellton to Santa Barbara. The train trip from Buellton to Santa Barbara is usually about one hour and 15 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as one hour and 5 minutes.
Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 5m |
Lowest price | €1.83 |
Trains per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |

Which train should you take from Buellton to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Buellton to Santa Barbara. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 1h 15m | €1.83 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Buellton to Santa Barbara every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €2.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Buellton to Santa Barbara
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Buellton to Santa Barbara. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Buellton at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Buellton to Santa Barbara.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Barbara to Buellton.
City Information
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 vacations 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 buses, 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 Buellton?
Main departure station: 237 East Hwy 246
There is one train station in Buellton.
All train stations in Buellton:
237 East Hwy 246
Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?
Main arrival station: 209 State Street
Santa Barbara has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Barbara:
209 State Street
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