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Santa Barbara Coast Starlight Train Tour 24 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Barbara
  • 1 day
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Ride the Coast Starlight from Oxnard to Santa Barbara for waterfront strolls, historic sights, and a scenic full-day trip from Los Angeles.

About this tour

Trade the drive for a scenic rail journey on a Santa Barbara Coast Starlight train tour from Los Angeles. Board the Amtrak Coast Starlight at Oxnard and watch the Pacific coastline unfold on the way to Santa Barbara; the train ride lasts about 60 minutes, with no tour guide onboard.

After arriving, explore the waterfront at Santa Barbara Pier, where you can stroll along the beach and enjoy the sea breeze. The itinerary also includes a stop at the California courthouse, completed in 1929, and an outside visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara, the city’s oldest existing building. A local guide and driver, or driver-guide, accompany the land portions of the day. The listed stops include 90 minutes at the pier, 60 minutes at the courthouse, and 40 minutes at the mission before the return drive to Los Angeles.

With rail scenery, coastal air, and historic landmarks in one full-day outing, this Santa Barbara Coast Starlight train tour offers a relaxed way to see the city. Book your day trip and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

Highlights

  • Ride the Coast Starlight and take in Pacific coastline views
  • Stroll along Santa Barbara Pier and the beach
  • Admire the Spanish Colonial Revival courthouse
  • See the exterior of Old Mission Santa Barbara, the city’s oldest existing building

What's included

Included

  • Amtrak Coast Starlight ticket
  • Transportation in a vehicle selected according to group size
  • Local guide and driver, or driver-guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals, food, and beverages
  • Expenses not listed as included

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Important information

  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult
  • Pregnant guests may join only if they are 24 weeks pregnant or less by the end of the trip
  • Children under 7 must use a car seat or booster; bring your own if one was not added during booking
  • Provide accurate booking details, including name, gender, contact information, and pickup location
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  • Pets, smoking, and wheelchair users are listed as not permitted
  • There is no tour guide during the 60-minute train ride
  • Old Mission Santa Barbara is an outside visit

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This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.58 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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