WA → CA · about 921 miles
Seattle to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Seattle to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 32 hours 17 minutes; every train leaves at 9:55 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 32h 17m
- Leaves at
- 9:55 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Seattle and arrives at Santa Barbara. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:55 AM | 6:12 PM +1 day | 32h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Seattle Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Seattle
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Seattle
Questions
How long is the train from Seattle to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 32 hours 17 minutes.
What time is the first train from Seattle to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 9:55 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Seattle to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Seattle?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Seattle (Amtrak).