Train tickets from Albuquerque, US to Santa Barbara

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 21 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            3train per day
            21h 40mAverage Duration
            740 milesDistance
            109kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$165 - $350Average Duration1d 13h
            30kg CO₂e
            Average Price$105 - $180Average Duration21h 40m
            109kg CO₂e

            Train Albuquerque, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$139
            Average train trip duration21h 40m
            Number of daily trains3
            Earliest train departure3:34pm
            Distance740 miles (1193 km)

            Albuquerque to Santa Barbara Train

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            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Albuquerque to Santa Barbara is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

            No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

            The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Albuquerque and Santa Barbara compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

            Did you know?

            You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

            You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

            One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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

            busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

            The best way to travel between Albuquerque, 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 $139 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $105. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Albuquerque, US to Santa Barbara in about 21h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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