CA → WA · about 921 miles
Santa Barbara to Seattle train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Seattle. The fastest takes 31 hours 36 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 31h 36m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Seattle. 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 | 7:51 PM +1 day | 31h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Seattle 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 Seattle
Return trip: Seattle to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
The fastest direct train takes 31 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Seattle?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Seattle leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.