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19:299h27Fresno, CA4:56Santa Barbara, CA£561One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
The cheapest option from Fresno to Santa Barbara is coach, with an average price of £52. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Fresno to Santa Barbara among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 259 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£58 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest option | £220 Average Price |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration Fastest option 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains for today, Wednesday 1 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 19:29 Fresno, CA | 9h27 | 4:56 Santa Barbara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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Typically, there are 3 trains per day from Fresno to Santa Barbara, including direct trains, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 9h 27m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 9h 28m |
Lowest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 27m |
First train 6:39 |
Last train 22:20 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Barbara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Fresno, CA and Santa Barbara, CA
Most Fresno, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains use the Fresno Station to Santa Barbara Station station pair, with some services arriving at Santa Barbara, University of California. Use this guide to compare Fresno, CA and Santa Barbara, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Fresno, CA station do trains to Santa Barbara, CA leave from?
Getting to Fresno Station from Fresno city centre
Fresno Station is 1 km from Fresno city centre. Public transport options include:
Fresno Station train station facilities and services
Fresno Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shepherd's Inn, Joe's Steakhouse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fresno Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Fresno Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fresno Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fresno Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fresno Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fresno Yosemite.
Which Santa Barbara, CA station do trains from Fresno, CA arrive at?
Getting to Santa Barbara Station from Santa Barbara city centre
Santa Barbara Station train station facilities and services
Santa Barbara Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Lark, Santo Mezcal
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Barbara Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Barbara Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Barbara Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Barbara Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Californian, Harbor View Inn, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara.
Getting to Goleta Station from Santa Barbara city centre
Goleta Station is 1 km from Santa Barbara city centre. Public transport options include:
Goleta Station train station facilities and services
Goleta Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Habit Burger Grill, Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Goleta Station. Information desks are located near the platform.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Goleta Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Goleta Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Goleta Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta.
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