Trains tickets from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to New Orleans on October 24
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Get from Santa Barbara to New Orleans

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The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
2821 kmDistance
71kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - New Orleans

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Santa Barbara to New Orleans?

    Trains travelling between Santa Barbara and New Orleans leave from Train Station or Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 24, 2025 with a price of US$277

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$277 to US$1,214 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$277 which is on 2025-10-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santa Barbara and New Orleans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Orleans.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Orleans, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Santa Barbara and New Orleans, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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