Train tickets from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Cincinnati to Santa Barbara on November 4
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        Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati 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 2 days, 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        2bus per day
        2d 21hAverage Duration
        1961 milesDistance
        79kgCO₂ emissions
        Average Price$234 - $389Average Duration2d 21h
        79kg CO₂e
        Average Price$464 - $464Average Duration2d 13h
        287kg CO₂e

        Train Cincinnati to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

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        Average ticket price$464
        Average train trip duration2d 13h
        Number of daily trains1
        Earliest train departure1:41am
        Distance1957 miles (3155 km)

        Cincinnati to Santa Barbara Train

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        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

        About Train Travel

        Train Travel Tips

        Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

        Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, 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 Cincinnati and Santa Barbara, 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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

        Did you know?

        One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

        You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

        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.

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