Santee to Santa Barbara Trains

Santee to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santee and Santa Barbara takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Santee to Santa Barbara. 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 37m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: $95
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner

7h 45m

$60–170

Santee to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Santee and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santee is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

Santee to Santa Barbara trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santee to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara

Santee to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santee to Santa Barbara train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

11:12 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

11:12 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

11:12 PM → 9:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:47 AM

6:57 AM → 1:46 PM

10:57 AM → 5:45 PM

2:57 PM → 9:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara

Train trips from Santee

Train trips to Santa Barbara

Alternative transport options

11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
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11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
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11:12 PM → 9:55 AM
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