Train from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Palm Springs to Santa Barbara on December 14
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Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
185 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$50 - $52Average Duration9h 15m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$51 - $106Average Duration10h 12m
27kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest train tickets from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

    The average train ride duration from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara is 10h 12m, covering a distance of 183 miles (295 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Palm Springs to Santa Barbara route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest train departs from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara at 2:02am. And the latest train departs at 2:02am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/12
$84
12/13
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12/15
$77
12/16
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12/17
$59
12/18
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12/19
$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $59

To 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 $59 to $520 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 $59 which is on 2025-12-17.

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