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Santa Barbara to San Diego trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 16m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
$90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Barbara to San Diego train times

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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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