CA → CA · about 115 miles
Santa Barbara to Santa Ana train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana. The fastest takes 3 hours 56 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:53 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 3h 56m
- First train
- 6:53 AM
- Last train
- 7:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Santa Ana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:53 AM | 11:00 AM | 4h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:49 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 5:00 PM | 4h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:04 PM | 7:00 PM | 3h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 9:00 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 56 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?
The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Santa Ana leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.