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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Train Station | Seattle King Street Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Train Station | Seattle King Street Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Seattle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5751 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 £93
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Seattle 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Seattle start from £93. The average price for this train route is around £118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Seattle is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 920 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Seattle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Seattle departs at 12:21. And the latest train departs at 12:21.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of £102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Seattle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £102 to £752 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £102, which is on 2026-01-31.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Seattle is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £118 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £93. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Seattle, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Seattle in about 1d 7h – that's the fastest way to get there!
