CA → WA · about 898 miles
Santa Barbara to Tacoma train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to Tacoma. The fastest takes 30 hours 23 minutes; every train leaves at 12:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 30h 23m
- Leaves at
- 12:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at Tacoma. 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 | 6:38 PM +1 day | 30h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave Map of Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave (Google Maps)
Return trip: Tacoma to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to Tacoma?
The fastest direct train takes 30 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to Tacoma?
Every departure is at 12:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to Tacoma?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to Tacoma leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.