WA → CA · about 791 miles
Vancouver to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Vancouver to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 28 hours 57 minutes; every train leaves at 1:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 28h 57m
- Leaves at
- 1:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Vancouver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM | 6:12 PM +1 day | 28h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Vancouver Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Vancouver
- Vancouver Amtrak station Map of Vancouver Amtrak station (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 Vancouver
Questions
How long is the train from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 28 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?
Every departure is at 1:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Vancouver to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Vancouver?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Vancouver Amtrak station.