San Ysidro to Santa Barbara Trains

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Ysidro and Santa Barbara takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from San Ysidro 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 7m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: $165
Average price: 5 times a day
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7h 36m

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San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between San Ysidro and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from San Ysidro is at 3:08 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:08 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM
10h 2m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Ysidro 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.

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:08 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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San Ysidro to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:08 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:55 AM

5:08 AM → 11:47 AM

7:08 AM → 1:46 PM

11:08 AM → 5:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego to Santa Barbara

Train trips from San Ysidro

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