Train from Santa Barbara to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Santa Barbara to St. Louis on 11 January
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 5 123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 20hAverage duration
2665 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 5 123 - R 5 123Average duration1d 20h
67kg CO₂e
Average priceR 5 443 - R 5 671Average duration2d 11h
242kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to St. Louis start from R 5 443. The average price for this train route is around R 5 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to St. Louis is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 2665 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

    The earliest train from Santa Barbara to St. Louis departs at 13:45. And the latest train departs at 18:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to St. Louis was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 445

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