Chula Vista to Santa Barbara Trains

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chula Vista and Santa Barbara takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Chula Vista 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 53m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: $150
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

7h 22m

$120–200

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chula Vista and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chula Vista to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

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Chula Vista to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Chula Vista to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 9:55 AM

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Train from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Train trips from Chula Vista

Train trips to Santa Barbara

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