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

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara?

The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 115 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Santa Clara route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara?

The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Train Santa Barbara to Santa Clara from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:49	Train Station	4h 11m	13:00	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
Train	13:45	Train Station	4h 15m	18:00	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
Train	16:40	Train Station	4h 20m	21:00	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
Train	18:19	Train Station	4h 41m	23:00	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
Train	18:50	Train Station	4h 10m	23:00	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 50mAverage duration

115 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £36	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £84	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £25

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 115 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Santa Clara route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 50m	Avg price£33	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 15m	Avg price£31	Daily departures7

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Santa Clara, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £31 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Clara, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Santa Clara, US in about 4h 15m – that's the fastest way to get there!