train from santiago de compostela to Barcelona?

You can use the Spanish train site, Renfe, to figure this out. Santiago to Madrid is 7 hours and 50 euros. There is also a night train on this route. At Madrid you can take the fast AVE train to Barcelona, taking 3 hours. If you buy in advance at the right time you can get the Web fare of 47 euros. Otherwise this route is 117.

Instead of the train, just fly. You can fly nonstop from Santiago to Barcelona for around $100. one way. You can choose Vueling, Ryanair, Spanair, or even Iberia. Flight takes only an hour and 35 minutes. Check skyscanner.com for your flight options.

Thanks to Lola in Seattle and Tom in Chicago for your kind replys. We are keeping an open mind to both options as the trip approaches.