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San Marcos to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Marcos and Santa Barbara takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from San Marcos 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 16m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
6h 41m
$62–136

San Marcos to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between San Marcos and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Marcos is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from San Marcos to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 59m.

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