CA → WA · about 886 miles
Santa Barbara to Olympia train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Olympia. The fastest takes 29 hours 44 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 29h 44m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station. 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 | 5:59 PM +1 day | 29h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Olympia 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 Olympia
Return trip: Olympia to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Olympia?
The fastest direct train takes 29 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Olympia?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Olympia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Olympia leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.