Trip information

Departure: San Diego, CA
Arrival: Santa Barbara, CA
Fastest route: 5h 29min
Distance: 347km
Cheapest route: $42
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Saturday

One Passenger / One Trip

4:07am

San Diego, CA

Old Town

10:19am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

6h 12min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

6:02am

San Diego, CA

Old Town

11:41am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

5h 39min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

8:34am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

3:01pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

6h 27min

+ 1 layover

$64

8:34am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

11:09am

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles - Union Station

2h 35min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$33

1h 21min layover

12:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles - Union Station

3:01pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 31min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$31

9:27am

San Diego, CA

Old Town

3:01pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

5h 34min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

11:10am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

5:41pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

6h 31min

+ 1 layover

$64

11:10am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1:43pm

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles - Union Station

2h 33min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$33

1h 23min layover

3:06pm

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles - Union Station

5:41pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 35min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$31

12:12pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

5:41pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

5h 29min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

4:05pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

9:51pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

5h 46min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

Overview

Traveling from San Diego to Santa Barbara by train

First departure
4:07am
Avg price
$48.29
Carriers
1
Last arrival
9:51pm

Train information San Diego - Santa Barbara

The San Diego - Santa Barbara route has approximately 7 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 29min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $42 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between San Diego and Santa Barbara is around 347 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.

  • Trips per day 7
  • Direct trips 10

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Santa Barbara by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 29min to cover 347 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $42 and leaves Old Town. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Santa Barbara.

  • Avg duration 5h 56min
  • Cheapest price $42

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 4:05pm from Old Town and arrives at 9:51pm at Santa Barbara. It will take 5h 46min, its price is $42 and the number of changes will be 0.

Are there any direct routes between San Diego and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 6h 12min and the price is $42.

  • Last train 4:05pm
  • Transfers 0

What are the train stations in San Diego?

  • San Diego - Sorrento Valley
  • Old Town

What are the train stations in Santa Barbara?

  • Santa Barbara
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