CA → CA · about 451 miles
Redding to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Redding to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 15 hours 41 minutes; every train leaves at 2:31 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 15h 41m
- Leaves at
- 2:31 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Redding Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:31 AM | 6:12 PM | 15h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Redding Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Redding
- Redding Amtrak Map of Redding Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Redding
Questions
How long is the train from Redding to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 15 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Redding to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 2:31 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Redding to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Redding?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Redding Amtrak.