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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.
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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No, there is no direct train from El Cajon to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
El Cajon to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between El Cajon and Santa Barbara is 311.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
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