How much does a train ticket from San Clemente to Santa Barbara cost?

The average train ticket price from San Clemente to Santa Barbara is $43. The best way to find train tickets from San Clemente to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from San Clemente to Santa Barbara?

A train trip between San Clemente and Santa Barbara is around 4h 39m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 138 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Clemente and Santa Barbara?

The number of trains from San Clemente to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Clemente to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Clemente to Santa Barbara?

When taking the train from San Clemente to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train San Clemente to Santa Barbara from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures for San Clemente to Santa Barbara on September 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	CheapestFastest
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	4h 39m	9:59pm	Train Station	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
5:20pm	San Clemente Pier	5h	10:20pm	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Train San Clemente, US to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$43

Average train trip duration4h 39m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure5:20pm

Distance138 miles (221 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,436 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5436 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $43

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

San Clemente to Santa Barbara Train

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The cheapest trip from San Clemente, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $67 for a train ticket from San Clemente, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-09-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Clemente and Santa Barbara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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.

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