Cheap train tickets from Victorville to Santa Barbara

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Victorville to Santa Barbara. Traveling by train from Victorville to Santa Barbara usually takes 8 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Distance
137 mi (221 km)
Fastest train
7h 42m
Lowest price
$59.00
Trains per day
0
Most frequent service
Amtrak
Train lines
1

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

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Victorville to Santa Barbara was $59.00. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 6 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $8.50 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Victorville to Santa Barbara by travel date

$60$40$20SepSep

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Victorville to Santa Barbara will cost between $54 and $57. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Prices as travel date approaches

$75$60$45$30$150

By booking your train trip from Victorville to Santa Barbara on Wanderu at least 6 days ahead of time, you can save about $8.50 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Victorville to Santa Barbara?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Victorville to Santa Barbara. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak38h 33m$63.18
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Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Victorville to Santa Barbara

The distance between Victorville and Santa Barbara is approximately 137 miles, or 221 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 42 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.

Distance (mi)

137

Distance (km)

221

The earliest train departs Victorville at 4:02am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:02am. 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

4:02am

Last train

4:02am

Trains from Victorville to Santa Barbara are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Sunday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

Victorville

Victorville, CA, US - VRV-0

Victorville is popularly known as a stop along the famous Route 66 in the Mojave Desert. The city was as a filming site for some of your favorite films, like Face/Off, Lethal Weapon, and Kill Bill: Volume 2. Victorville is home to the California Route 66 Museum and has other art, culture, and historic locations. Families can check out the different parks and activity centers, like the Mojave Narrows Regional Park, which features camping sites and fishing, and the Scandia Family Fun Center. Golf lovers in Victorville can check out the Green Tree Golf Course.

One of the best aspects of Victorville is the food scene, with some popular locations being the Pancho Villa's Mexican Restaurant and Emma Jean's Holland Burger Café. Downtown Victorville is the best part of the city for food. The High Desert Farmers' Market is always bustling with shoppers, and Victorville is home to different breweries and taprooms. The Victorville Fall Festival is a highlight in the city, offering a street fair experience for all ages.

Victorville is easy to access by train and bus from tens of other cities. Trains going to Victorville are powered by Amtrak, while FlixBus US provides the bus routes in the area. There are also public bus routes within the city.

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 Victorville?

Main departure station: 16858 S D St

There is one train station in Victorville.

All train stations in Victorville:

  • 16858 S D 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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