Trains tickets from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures to Santa Barbara

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$40 - $120Average Duration9h 25m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$49 - $62Average Duration5h 41m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Fresno to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
5h 41mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Fresno, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$53
Average train trip duration5h 41m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure1:49pm
Distance161 miles (259 km)

Fresno to Santa Barbara Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $53 for a train ticket from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

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 Fresno and Santa Barbara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Barbara.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Fresno and Santa Barbara 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Fresno to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Fresno, US and Santa Barbara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $53 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Fresno, US to Santa Barbara in about 5h 41m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Santa Barbara to Fresno, US

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