How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose start from R 988. The average price for this train route is around R 1 579. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to San Jose is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to San Jose 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 San Jose?

The earliest train from Santa Barbara to San Jose departs at 12:21. And the latest train departs at 12:21.

Train Santa Barbara to San Jose from R 1 073 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to San Jose on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
12:21	Train Station	7h 25m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
09:58	Train Station	6h 52m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:48 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 600, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

381 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 600 - R 3 531	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 988 - R 2 259	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Santa Barbara and San Jose, US?

Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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B
Greyhound Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

San Jose, US

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 R 988

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose start from R 988. The average price for this train route is around R 1 579. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to San Jose is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to San Jose 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 San Jose?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to San Jose 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.

Best price found

09/12

R 1 695

10/12

R 1 695

Today

R 2 162

12/12

R 2 162

13/12

R 7 350

14/12

R 1 695

15/12

R 1 695

16/12

R 1 695

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 695

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 695 to R 8 162 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 695, which is on 2025-12-14.