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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train Santa Barbara to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51.00
Amtrak Santa Barbara San Francisco recent customer reviews
I love using Amtrak. Unfortunately today from SB to SF our bus had a blow out in San Jose. Two hour wait for new tire. We ended up switching to CalTrain and having buy another ticket. I will still use Amtrak!
Ellen U.
Santa Barbara to San Francisco Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $299 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-04-25.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, 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 Santa Barbara and San Francisco, 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 Santa Barbara to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to San Francisco?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Santa Barbara and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $51 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $51. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to San Francisco in about 8h 2m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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