The average train between Santa Barbara and San Diego takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and 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 San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at San Diego station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 16m.
Santa Barbara to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 301.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m.