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El Cajon to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Cajon and Santa Barbara takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from El Cajon 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.

7h 13m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
$100
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m
$72–165

El Cajon to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between El Cajon and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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