How much does a train ticket cost from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest train tickets from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?

The average train journey time from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara is 4h 21m, covering a distance of 132 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?

The earliest train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 17:37.

Train San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4h 21m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
Train	09:34	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4h 15m	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
Train	05:34	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4h 21m	09:55	Train Station	No tags
Train	07:34	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4h 16m	11:50	Train Station	No tags
Train	07:34	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4h 16m	11:50	Train Station	No tags

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Get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

4h 21mAverage duration

132 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 £32

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara is 4h 21m, covering a distance of 132 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 17:37.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£30

10/12

£30

Today

£30

12/12

£30

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15/12

£30

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The cheapest trip from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £152 for a train ticket from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-12.