Trains tickets from Richmond (CA), US to Santa Barbara

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Today7 Jun
from US$40
Tomorrow8 Jun
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Next departures to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 7 June at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond Station
    Arrival time: 8 June at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 7 June at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond Station
    Arrival time: 8 June at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 June at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond Station
    Arrival time: 7 June at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 June at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond Station
    Arrival time: 8 June at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 June at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond Station
    Arrival time: 7 June at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Richmond to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$79
Average train trip duration9h 36m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure06:36
Distance281 miles
Latest train departure21:22

Richmond to Santa Barbara Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond (CA), US - Santa Barbara

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

    The average train ticket price from Richmond to Santa Barbara is US$79. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Richmond to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Richmond to Santa Barbara?

    A train trip between Richmond and Santa Barbara is around 9h 36m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 285 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Richmond and Santa Barbara?

    The number of trains from Richmond to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Richmond to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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 Richmond and Santa Barbara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Barbara.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santa Barbara you take, 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 Richmond and Santa Barbara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Santa Barbara and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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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