La Mesa to Santa Barbara Trains

La Mesa to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Mesa and Santa Barbara takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from La Mesa 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 2m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: $164
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

7h 14m

$122–214

La Mesa to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between La Mesa and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 3:24 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:09 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 38m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:09 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 38m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 46m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Mesa 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.

La Mesa to Santa Barbara trains

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Train (Amtrak)

La Mesa to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

3:24 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:09 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:09 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:55 AM

5:24 AM → 11:47 AM

7:24 AM → 1:46 PM

11:24 AM → 5:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara

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