WA → CA · about 898 miles
Tacoma to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Tacoma to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 31 hours 29 minutes; every train leaves at 10:43 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 31h 29m
- Leaves at
- 10:43 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Tacoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:43 AM | 6:12 PM +1 day | 31h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Tacoma Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Tacoma
- Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave Map of Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Tacoma
Questions
How long is the train from Tacoma to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 31 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Tacoma to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 10:43 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Tacoma to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Tacoma?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave.