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 52m 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 52m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: $90
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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7h 22m

$75–160

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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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
3:22 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 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 Thursday, August 13, 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 Friday, August 14, 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 Saturday, August 15, 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 Sunday, August 16, 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 Monday, August 17, 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

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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

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Chula Vista to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:47 AM

7:22 AM → 1:46 PM

11:22 AM → 5:45 PM

3:22 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 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 Thursday, August 13, 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 Friday, August 14, 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, August 15, 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, August 16, 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, August 17, 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

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