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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 22 atDeparture city: OlympiaDeparture location: Lacey - Centennial StationArrival time: August 23 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: OlympiaDeparture location: Lacey - Centennial StationArrival time: August 23 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: UC Santa BarbaraOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: OlympiaDeparture location: Lacey - Centennial StationArrival time: August 23 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: UC Santa BarbaraOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: OlympiaDeparture location: Lacey - Centennial StationArrival time: August 23 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 22 atDeparture city: OlympiaDeparture location: Lacey - Centennial StationArrival time: August 23 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Olympia to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Olympia to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 5398 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 $256
Olympia to Santa Barbara Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Olympia to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $246To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Olympia to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $246 to $849 for a train ticket from Olympia to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $279 which is on 2025-08-22.
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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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Olympia to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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 dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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