Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Olympia.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to OlympiaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Olympia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Olympia: Trip Overview
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Based on 5396 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 $1,050
Santa Barbara to Olympia Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Olympia was searched and found on Aug 17, 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 Santa Barbara to Olympia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $246 to $347 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Olympia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $246 which is on 2025-08-17.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santa Barbara to Olympia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Olympia, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santa Barbara and Olympia 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.
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Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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