CA → CA · about 304 miles
Sacramento to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 11 hours 24 minutes; every train leaves at 6:48 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 24m
- Leaves at
- 6:48 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 6:48 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.