Train from St. Louis to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from St. Louis to Santa Barbara on 14 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 860, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 21hAverage duration
2665 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 3 860 - R 7 320Average duration1d 21h
67kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 372 - R 8 257Average duration2d 18h
242kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Santa Barbara start from R 4 372. The average price for this train route is around R 5 052. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Santa Barbara is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 2665 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Santa Barbara route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Santa Barbara departs at 19:42. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 204

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