CA → CA · about 115 miles
Santa Ana to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:01 AM and the last at 6:04 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 3h 41m
- First train
- 6:01 AM
- Last train
- 6:04 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Ana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:01 AM | 9:55 AM | 3h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:04 AM | 11:47 AM | 3h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:04 AM | 1:46 PM | 3h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 5:45 PM | 3h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:04 PM | 9:56 PM | 3h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Ana Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (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 Santa Ana
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 43 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:04 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Ana?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000.