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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Santa Barbara is $377. The best way to find train tickets from Washington 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 Washington to Santa Barbara?

A train trip between Washington and Santa Barbara is around 3d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2361 miles that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from Washington 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 Washington to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Santa Barbara?

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

Train Washington to Santa Barbara from $223 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Santa Barbara.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$223 - $271	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$377 - $426	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 346kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3d 7hAverage Duration

$223Cheapest ticket

95kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$377

Average train trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure10:59am

Distance2360 miles (3806 km)

Latest train departure6:30pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,343 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5343 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 $377

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Washington to Santa Barbara Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Santa Barbara?

Stops in Washington, DC, US

A - Union Station

Stops in Santa Barbara

A - Train Station

B - Greyhound Station

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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.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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!

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.

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