Train from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Salinas to Santa Barbara on 1 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas 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 5 hours and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5hAverage duration
187 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£32 - £103Average duration5h
8kg CO₂e
Average price£34 - £247Average duration6h 6m
28kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Salinas to Santa Barbara start from £34. The average price for this train route is around £69. 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 Salinas to Santa Barbara?

    The average train journey time from Salinas to Santa Barbara is 6h 6m, covering a distance of 192 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Salinas 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 Salinas to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest train from Salinas to Santa Barbara departs at 12:06. And the latest train departs at 12:06.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
28/11
£77
29/11
£211
Today
£77
01/12
£77
02/12
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03/12
£58
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05/12
£38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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

You can expect to pay from £38 to £245 for a train ticket from Salinas, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-05.

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