San Bernardino to Santa Barbara Trains

San Bernardino to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Bernardino and Santa Barbara takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from San Bernardino 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...

5h 37m

$40–83

San Bernardino to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between San Bernardino and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from San Bernardino is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:41 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 9:56 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:41 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 18m • 1 change

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