- Distance: 229.6 mi
- Duration: 5h 48m
The average train between San Diego and Santa Barbara takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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 every 4 hours between San Diego and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego station and arriving at Santa Barbara station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 48m.
San Diego to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Book your San Diego to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between San Diego and Santa Barbara is 301.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
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