Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Santa Barbara.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chico to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 23 hours and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chico to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 5172 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 $155.00
Chico to Santa Barbara Train
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The cheapest trip from Chico to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jun 3, 2025 with a price of $116To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chico to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santa Barbara you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chico 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.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chico to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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