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12/03/2026
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Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train

The journey from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train is 3,955.87 km and takes 836 hrs 14 mins. There are 5 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:27 a.m. and the last at 12:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 836 hrs 14 mins
Connection per Day 5
First Departure 12:27 a.m.
Last Departure 12:55 p.m.
Distance 3,955.87 km
Departure Santa Barbara, CA
Arrival Philadelphia, PA
Carriers Amtrak

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA

The cheapest Santa Barbara, CA - Philadelphia, PA train tickets can be found for as low as $124.71 if you’re lucky, or $152.30 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $183.38.

Find the best day to travel to Philadelphia, PA by train

When travelling to Philadelphia, PA 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!

Services on board Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA
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Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
276.91kg
Bus
296.69kg
Flight
791.17kg
Car
632.94kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA are 276.91kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA? By taking the train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA you will save 514.26kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 19.78kg compared to a bus and 356.03kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA by train?
Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA is 3,955.87 km.
How long does the train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA take?
Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA is on average 836 hrs 14 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 72 hrs 51 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA has 5 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA leave?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA departs at 12:27 a.m.. 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 Philadelphia, PA depart?
The latest train from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA departs at 12:55 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA is 72 hrs 51 mins.
Is there a direct train from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, there is a direct train between Santa Barbara, CA and Philadelphia, PA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA by train?
The train journey from Santa Barbara, CA to Philadelphia, PA creates 276.91kg of CO2 emissions.

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