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Santa Barbara to Old Town San Diego trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Old Town San Diego takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Old Town San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 1m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
$85
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Old Town San Diego train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Old Town San Diego. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Old Town San Diego at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Old Town San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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