Santa Barbara is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 2 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- California
- Region
- West
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 2
Stations in Santa Barbara
Each rail facility in Santa Barbara is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Santa Barbara
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Santa Barbara in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Starlight | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Pacific Surfliner | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (LOSSAN) |
Travel context for Santa Barbara
Within California, Santa Barbara is one of 33 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider West region anchors 10 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Santa Barbara that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the California state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Santa Barbara, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Santa Barbara as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.