CA → CA · about 304 miles
Santa Barbara to Sacramento train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Sacramento. The fastest takes 11 hours 34 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 11h 34m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Sacramento. 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 | 11:49 PM | 11h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Sacramento 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 Sacramento
Return trip: Sacramento to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 34 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Sacramento?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Sacramento leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.