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Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa Train Schedule

Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa per day. The average train journey from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa takes 14 hours and 50 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 14 hours and 35 minutes.

	Distance	324 mi (522 km)
	Fastest train	14h 35m
	Lowest price	MX$964.39
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	1

What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa cost MX$964.39, on average. Booking your trip at least 2 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around MX$964.39 more.

Monthly avg. prices

Ticket prices for the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in January when the average ticket price is only MX$1,286. If you're thinking of traveling from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa during February, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of MX$1,589 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in February, is to book your trip well in advance.

Which train should you take from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa. 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	14h 51m	MX$1,631.96

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 Santa Rosa every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from MX$964.

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

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa is approximately 324 miles, or 522 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 14 hours and 35 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.

Trains from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa 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 traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Santa Barbara at 6:00am and arrives in Santa Rosa around 14 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Main arrival station: JC Penney Bus Stop

Santa Rosa has one train station.

All train stations in Santa Rosa:

JC Penney Bus Stop

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