Santa Barbara to Santee Trains

Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Santee takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Santee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 33m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: $177
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner

7h 4m

$129–221

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Santee. 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 Santee at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Santee? 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.

Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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