Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Palm Springs Station | Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Palm Springs Station | Train Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 859, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara?
Palm Springs
- A
Palm Springs Airport
Santa Barbara
- A224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- B
Greyhound Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Train Companies
Based on 5644 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 R 881
Amtrak Palm Springs Santa Barbara recent customer reviews
Overall great experience Apart from arriving 1hr late Due to technical issues I guess
Nurbek K.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara start from R 881. The average price for this train route is around R 1 328. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara is 10h 12m, covering a distance of 295 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Palm Springs to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara departs at 02:02. And the latest train departs at 02:02.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 021To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 021 to R 8 995 for a train ticket from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 021, which is on 2025-12-17.
