WA → CA · about 886 miles
Olympia to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Olympia to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 30 hours 48 minutes; every train leaves at 11:24 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 30h 48m
- Leaves at
- 11:24 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station and arrives at Santa Barbara. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:24 AM | 6:12 PM +1 day | 30h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Olympia Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Olympia
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Olympia
Questions
How long is the train from Olympia to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 30 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Olympia to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 11:24 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Olympia to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Olympia?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station.