Aliso Viejo to Santa Barbara Trains

Aliso Viejo to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aliso Viejo and Santa Barbara takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Aliso Viejo to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: $51
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 5m

$40–83

Aliso Viejo to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aliso Viejo and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aliso Viejo is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 5:45 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
5:02 PM → 9:56 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
12h 54m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:11 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:11 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
Show more

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