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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from La Mesa 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 2m.
La Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Mesa to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between La Mesa and Santa Barbara is 308.5 km. The road distance is 350 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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