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04/23/2025
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Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train

The journey from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train is 2,513.99 mi and takes 88 hr 19 min. There are 5 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:27 AM and the last at 9:01 PM. It is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train for as little as $198.21 or as much as $362.18. The best price for this journey is $198.21.

Lowest Price $198.21
Journey Duration 88 hr 19 min
Connection per Day 5
Lowest Price $198.21
Highest Price $362.18
First Departure 1:27 AM
Last Departure 9:01 PM
Distance 2,513.99 mi
Departure Santa Barbara, CA
Arrival New York, NY
Carriers Amtrak

Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY Train Times

Departure date
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY

The cheapest Santa Barbara, CA - New York, NY train tickets can be found for as low as $46.52 if you’re lucky, or $145.76 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $251.83.

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When travelling to New York, NY by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
283.21kg
Bus
303.44kg
Flight
809.17kg
Car
647.34kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY are 283.21kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY? By taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY you will save 525.96kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 20.23kg compared to a bus and 364.13kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY?
A train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY is $277.74. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $198.21.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY is $198.21. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY by train?
Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY is 2,513.99 mi.
How long does the train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY take?
Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY is on average 88 hr 19 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 74 hr 46 min.
How many train connections per day go from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY?
Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY has 5 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY leave?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY departs at 1:27 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY depart?
The latest train from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY departs at 9:01 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $198.21 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY is 74 hr 46 min.
Is there a direct train from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY?
Yes, there is a direct train between Santa Barbara, CA and New York, NY.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY by train?
The train journey from Santa Barbara, CA to New York, NY creates 283.21kg of CO2 emissions.