Trip information

Departure: Santa Barbara, CA
Arrival: San Diego, CA
Fastest route: 5h 23min
Distance: 347km
Cheapest route: $42
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

6:49am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

12:41pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

5h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

6:49am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

12:54pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

6h 5min

+ 1 layover

$64

6:49am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

10:32am

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 43min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 2min layover

10:34am

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

12:54pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

2h 20min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

9:27am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

3:17pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

5h 50min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

9:27am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

3:28pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

6h 1min

+ 1 layover

$64

9:27am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1:10pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 43min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 2min layover

1:12pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3:28pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

2h 16min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

12:49pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

6:54pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

6h 5min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

12:49pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

7:07pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

6h 18min

+ 1 layover

$64

12:49pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

4:46pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 57min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 1min layover

4:47pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

7:07pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

2h 20min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

12:49pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

6h 43min

+ 1 layover

$60

12:49pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

4:46pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 57min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

1h 5min layover

5:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 41min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

4:40pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

10:47pm

San Diego, CA

Old Town

6h 7min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

4:40pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

11:03pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

6h 23min

+ 1 layover

$64

4:40pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

8:53pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

4h 13min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 1min layover

8:54pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

11:03pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego

2h 9min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

4:40pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

7h 45min

+ 1 layover

$60

4:40pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

8:53pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

4h 13min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

1h 59min layover

10:52pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 33min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

7:02pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

12:47am

San Diego, CA

Old Town

5h 45min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$42

7:02pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1:12am

San Diego, CA

San Diego

6h 10min

+ 1 layover

$64

7:02pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

10:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 49min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 1min layover

10:52pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

1:12am

San Diego, CA

San Diego

2h 20min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

7:02pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

5h 23min

+ 1 layover

$60

7:02pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

10:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

3h 49min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$36

0h 1min layover

10:52pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 33min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

Overview

Traveling from Santa Barbara to San Diego by train

First departure
6:49am
Avg price
$54.62
Carriers
1
Last arrival
12:25am

Train information Santa Barbara - San Diego

The Santa Barbara - San Diego route has approximately 13 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 23min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $42 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is around 347 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.

  • Trips per day 13
  • Direct trips 5

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

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 23min to cover 347 kilometers.

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

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

  • Avg duration 6h 11min
  • Cheapest price $42

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 7:02pm from Santa Barbara and arrives at 12:25am at San Diego - Sorrento Valley. It will take 5h 23min, its price is $60 and the number of changes will be 1.

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

Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 5h 52min and the price is $42.

  • Last train 7:02pm
  • Transfers 0

What are the train stations in Santa Barbara?

  • Santa Barbara

What are the train stations in San Diego?

  • San Diego - Sorrento Valley
  • Old Town
  • San Diego
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