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Santa Barbara to San Ysidro trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and San Ysidro takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to San Ysidro. 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 38m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
6h 57m
$127–204

Santa Barbara to San Ysidro train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and San Ysidro. 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 Ysidro at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit11h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit7h 11m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSan Diego Metro Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to San Ysidro? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to San Ysidro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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