How much does a train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Francisco cost?

The average train ticket price from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is $365. The best way to find train tickets from Santa Barbara to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

A train trip between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is around 10h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 277 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Santa Barbara and San Francisco?

The number of trains from Santa Barbara to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?

When taking the train from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Once in San Francisco, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.

Train Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $48 | Refundable Tickets

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from $51

Next departures to San Francisco

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 9:58am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 6:00pm
Destination city: San Francisco
Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 2m
Departure time: August 17 at 9:58am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 6:00pm
Destination city: San Francisco
Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 2m
Departure time: August 17 at 12:21pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 10:45pm
Destination city: San Francisco
Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 24m
Departure time: August 17 at 12:21pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 10:45pm
Destination city: San Francisco
Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 24m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to San Francisco.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $159	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$51 - $651	Average Duration10h 24m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 35mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Barbara to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$365

Average train trip duration10h 24m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure9:58am

Distance278 miles (447 km)

Latest train departure12:21pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,382 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5382 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Amtrak Santa Barbara San Francisco recent customer reviews

I love using Amtrak. Unfortunately today from SB to SF our bus had a blow out in San Jose. Two hour wait for new tire. We ended up switching to CalTrain and having buy another ticket. I will still use Amtrak!

Ellen U.

September 23, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Santa Barbara to San Francisco Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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