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San Clemente to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Clemente and Santa Barbara takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from San Clemente 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.

4h 28m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
$110
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

San Clemente to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 4 times a day between San Clemente and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Clemente is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 4h 27m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Clemente 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.

Map of how to get from San Clemente to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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