Escondido to Santa Barbara Trains

Escondido to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Escondido and Santa Barbara takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Escondido 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 37m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: $126
Average price: 4 times a day
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Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

6h 52m

$102–166

Escondido to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Escondido and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Escondido is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:33 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Escondido 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.

Escondido to Santa Barbara trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Escondido to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:33 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

Escondido to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Escondido to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:33 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:47 AM

7:33 AM → 1:46 PM

11:33 AM → 5:45 PM

3:33 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara

Train trips from Escondido

Train trips to Santa Barbara

Alternative transport options

8:33 PM → 9:55 AM
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