Trains tickets from Santa Clara (CA), US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 22 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 22 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$44 - $44Average Duration8h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$40 - $40Average Duration3h 49m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 3 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
3h 49mAverage Duration
$40Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Clara to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$40
Average train trip duration3h 49m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:01am
Distance115 miles (184 km)
Latest train departure6:04pm

Santa Clara to Santa Barbara Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $37

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

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 Santa Clara 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.

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.

By choosing the train between Santa Clara and Santa Barbara, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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 first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Santa Clara 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 $40 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $40. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara in about 3h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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