Cheap train tickets from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara. Traveling by train from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara usually takes 2 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Distance: 63 mi (101 km)
Fastest train: 1h 59m
Lowest price: $30.00
Trains per day: 3
Most frequent service: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Train lines: 2

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Guadalupe to Santa Barbara Train Schedule

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Average score for trains from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara (Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

Miriam

July 6, 2023 - Solo travel

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Pros: how comfortable it was Cons: staff friendliness information posted on train station Tips: expect no information posted because for people who is traveling the first time, like me, can be hard to know if you are in the place you supposed to.

There are several train options that can take you from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara:

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Which train should you take from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara?

2 train services operate from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	1h 59m	$30.00
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner	3	2h 5m	$30.00

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 1 Amtrak trains from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $30.
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 3 train trips from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from $30.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara

There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara. You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Guadalupe and Santa Barbara is approximately 63 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour and 59 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

101

The earliest train departs Guadalupe at 6:04 AM while the last train of the day leaves at 4:53 PM. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

6:04am

Last train

4:53pm

Trains from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara are the most crowded on Thursday. 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 traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Thursday

Least crowded

Monday

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 Guadalupe?

Main departure station: 330 Guadalupe St

There is one train station in Guadalupe.

All train stations in Guadalupe:

330 Guadalupe St

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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