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Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea. Traveling by train from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea usually takes 7 hours and 24 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

	Distance	193 mi (311 km)
	Fastest train	7h 24m
	Lowest price	NOK 765.24
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	1

What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Carmel-by-the-Sea was NOK 765.24. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Carmel-By-The-Sea if you book your train tickets at least 10 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra NOK 336.71.

Monthly avg. prices

You can find the lowest prices on this route during November. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea, with the average price at just NOK 724. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in July, when the average price goes up to NOK 1,031. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Barbara to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	7h 24m	NOK 1,026.65

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 Santa Barbara to Carmel-by-the-Sea every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 765.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea, 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 bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Santa Barbara and Carmel-By-The-Sea is approximately 193 miles, or 311 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 24 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 spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Barbara to Carmel-By-The-Sea. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday 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.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Santa Barbara at 12:00pm and arrives in Carmel-By-The-Sea around 7 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. 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 carry-on luggage with you when you transfer 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea to Santa Barbara.

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 Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: 209 State Street

There is one train station in Santa Barbara.

All train stations in Santa Barbara:

209 State Street

Where is the train station in Carmel-By-The-Sea?

Main arrival station: 3645 Rio Rd

Carmel-By-The-Sea has one train station.

All train stations in Carmel-By-The-Sea:

3645 Rio Rd

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