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

The average train ticket price from Austin to Santa Barbara is $284. The best way to find train tickets from Austin 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!

How long is the train trip from Austin to Santa Barbara?

A train trip between Austin and Santa Barbara is around 1d 19h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 19h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1310 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Austin and Santa Barbara?

The number of trains from Austin to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Austin to Santa Barbara?

When taking the train from Austin to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Austin to Santa Barbara from $284 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Austin to Santa Barbara on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50pm	Austin, TX	1d 19h	12:14pm	Train Station	No tags
8:10pm	Austin, TX	1d 18h	12:14pm	Train Station	No tags
6:50pm	Austin, TX	1d 19h	12:14pm	Train Station	No tags
6:50pm	Austin, TX	1d 19h	12:14pm	Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

1308 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$232 - $299	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$284 - $329	Average Duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 192kg CO₂e

Train Austin, TX, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$284

Average train trip duration1d 19h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure6:50pm

Distance1307 miles (2107 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5563 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $284

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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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 Austin 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.

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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and Santa Barbara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Austin 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.

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.

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

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