CA → OR · about 748 miles
Santa Barbara to Salem train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Salem. The fastest takes 25 hours 46 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 25h 46m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Salem. 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 | 2:01 PM +1 day | 25h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Salem 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 Salem
Return trip: Salem to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Salem?
The fastest direct train takes 25 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Salem?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Salem?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Salem leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.