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Vista to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vista and Santa Barbara takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Vista 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
Duration
198 mi
Distance
$82
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
6h 25m
$62–136

Vista to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Vista and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vista is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 59m.

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