Encinitas to Santa Barbara Trains

Encinitas to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Encinitas and Santa Barbara takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Encinitas 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 29m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: $66
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

6h 22m

$52–126

Encinitas to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Encinitas and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Solana Beach Station and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
7:35 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:45 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas 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.

Encinitas to Santa Barbara trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Encinitas to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:46 PM

11:15 AM → 5:45 PM

3:15 PM → 9:56 PM

7:35 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara

Encinitas to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Encinitas to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:46 PM

11:15 AM → 5:45 PM

3:15 PM → 9:56 PM

7:35 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:47 AM

7:55 AM → 1:46 PM

11:55 AM → 5:45 PM

3:55 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara

Train trips from Encinitas

Train trips to Santa Barbara

Alternative transport options

9:35 PM → 9:55 AM
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7:35 PM → 9:55 AM
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