Train from Seattle to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Seattle to Santa Barbara on 13 December
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Amtrak
Seattle King Street Station
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Amtrak
Seattle King Street Station
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Seattle King Street Station
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Seattle King Street Station
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Seattle King Street Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 14hAverage duration
919 milesDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£104 - £274Average duration1d 14h
37kg CO₂e
Average price£95 - £879Average duration1d 8h
135kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Santa Barbara start from £95. The average price for this train route is around £138. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    The average train journey time from Seattle to Santa Barbara is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 920 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Seattle to Santa Barbara route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest train from Seattle to Santa Barbara departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
£104
11/12
£115
Today
£167
13/12
£148
14/12
£167
15/12
£167
16/12
£167
17/12
£148
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £104

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

You can expect to pay from £104 to £809 for a train ticket from Seattle to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £148, which is on 2025-12-13.

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