The cheapest and fastest trains from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
10 h 18 m
Average duration
10 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Martinez, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:5410h18Martinez, CA1:12Santa Barbara, CA£611One-way0 changes
14:5410h18Martinez, CA1:12Santa Barbara, CA£611One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £207.
Distance: 456 km
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£63 Average Price | £241 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:54 Martinez, CA | 10h18 | 1:12 Santa Barbara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Trains from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 9h 8m.
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 8m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Martinez, CA and Santa Barbara, CA from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Martinez, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Martinez, 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Martinez, CA and Santa Barbara, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available with carpool and vanpool lots
- Barrelista Coffee House
- Lemongrass Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Quality Inn
- Best Western John Muir Inn
- Muir Lodge Motel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting area, ticket office, and platforms
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Shuttle: Shuttle to the Martinez waterfront and downtown
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Lark
- Santo Mezcal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hotel Californian
- Harbor View Inn
- Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolley: Downtown Waterfront Shuttle
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Habit Burger Grill
- Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
- Located near the platform
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and parking facilities nearby.
- Bus: Santa Barbara MTD Line 6, Line 11
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