Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Davis Station | Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Davis Station | UC Santa Barbara | Fastest | |||||
| Davis Station | Train Station | No tags | |||||
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| Davis Station | Train Station | No tags |
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Get from Davis to Santa Barbara
The journey takes about 11 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 1,644, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
Based on 5819 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 1,051
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Davis to Santa Barbara by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Davis to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Davis to Santa Barbara start at ZAR 1,644. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 2,359. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Davis to Santa Barbara?
The average train trip from Davis to Santa Barbara takes 11h 7m and covers 495 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Davis to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Davis to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Davis to Santa Barbara departs at 7:05am. The latest train departs at 7:05am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Davis to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jun 8, 2026 with a price of ZAR 995To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Davis to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 995 to ZAR 9,274 for a train ticket from Davis to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 995 which is on 2026-06-10.
