Trains tickets from Santa Barbara to San Jose (CA), US

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TomorrowApr 12
from $93
SunApr 13
from $83
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Next departures to San Jose

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 12 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: April 12 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 12 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: April 12 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 12 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: April 12 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 12 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: April 12 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 12 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: April 12 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Santa Barbara to San Jose: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$103
Average train trip duration7h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:58am
Distance236 miles (380 km)
Latest train departure12:21pm

Santa Barbara to San Jose Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/09
$74
04/10
$74
Today
$119
04/12
$93
04/13
$83
04/14
No data
04/15
No data
04/16
$81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 9, 2025 with a price of $74

To 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 Jose, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $74 to $332 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-04-16.

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 Santa Barbara to San Jose 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Jose 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santa Barbara and San Jose compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santa Barbara to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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