CA → CA · about 386 miles
Santa Barbara to Chico train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Chico. The fastest takes 13 hours 22 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 13h 22m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Chico Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM | 1:37 AM +1 day | 13h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Chico The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chico
- Chico Amtrak Map of Chico Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Chico to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Chico?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 22 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Chico?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Chico?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Chico leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.