The average train between San Ysidro and Santa Barbara takes 7h 6m 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.
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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego station.
San Ysidro to Santa Barbara train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between San Ysidro and Santa Barbara is 322.2 km. The road distance is 393 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.