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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 6 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: July 7 atDestination city: SeattleDestination location: Seattle King Street StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to SeattleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Seattle: Trip Overview
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Based on 5259 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 $124
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $279To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Seattle, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $279 to $1,790 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $374 which is on 2025-07-06.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle 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 Seattle, 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 Santa Barbara and Seattle 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.
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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.
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