How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start from £53. The average price for this train route is around £66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 11h 24m, covering a distance of 305 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Santa Barbara 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 Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Train Sacramento to Santa Barbara from £47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 11 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:03	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 57m	06:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
11:53	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 47m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 7m	21:55	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:03	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 27m	06:30	Train Station	Cheapest
11:53	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 47m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	15h 7m	21:55	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:03	Sacramento Valley Station	13h 27m	06:30	Train Station	Cheapest
18:53	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 7m	06:00	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
09:53	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 37m	21:30	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:03	Sacramento Valley Station	13h 27m	06:30	Train Station	Cheapest
18:53	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 7m	06:00	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
09:53	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 37m	21:30	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:03	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 27m	06:30	Train Station	Cheapest
11:53	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 47m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
05:23	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 52m	16:15	Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Santa Barbara on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:03	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 27m	06:30	Train Station	Cheapest
11:53	Sacramento Valley Station	9h 47m	21:40	UC Santa Barbara	Fastest
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
06:48	Sacramento Valley Station	11h 24m	18:12	Train Station	No tags
05:23	Sacramento Valley Station	10h 52m	16:15	Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 11 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just £53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 24mAverage duration

305 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£44 - £192	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£53 - £343	Average duration11h 24m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 £50

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Santa Barbara start from £53. The average price for this train route is around £66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 11h 24m, covering a distance of 305 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Santa Barbara 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 Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/12

£47

09/12

£47

Today

£56

11/12

£47

12/12

£47

13/12

£47

14/12

£47

15/12

£47

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £47

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

You can expect to pay from £47 to £254 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 45m	Avg price£86	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 24m	Avg price£66	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Sacramento, US and Santa Barbara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £66 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £53. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Sacramento, US to Santa Barbara in about 11h 24m – that's the fastest way to get there!