Shortest travel time:
5 h 45 m
Longest travel time:
5 h 58 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$94
Avg. daily departures:
5
Earliest departure:
04:01
Latest departure:
16:01
San Diego
San Diego train stations
Old Town Transit Center
4005 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States, San Diego, United States
Santa Fe Depot (SAN)
San Diego, CA 92101, United States, San Diego, United States
402 km
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara train station
Santa Barbara station
209 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States, Santa Barbara, United States

San Diego to Santa Barbara Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from San Diego to Santa Barbara is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 6 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 5 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from San Diego to Santa Barbara boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from San Diego to Santa Barbara is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

San Diego to Santa Barbara Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
5 hrs 49 min
5 hrs 54 min
04:01
08:01
3
Afternoon trains
5 hrs 45 min
5 hrs 58 min
12:01
16:01
2

Trains on San Diego - Santa Barbara Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Pacific Surfliner
Intercity train
5 hrs 45 min
$94
5