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Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 03

Cheapest

$71

Average

$71

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:49PM6h27

Santa Barbara, CA

11:16PMSan Diego, CA

$711One-way

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Train schedule from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA

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04:49PM6h27

Santa Barbara, CA

11:16PMSan Diego, CA

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 03

Fastest Journey

6 h 27 m

Average

6 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

302 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for San Diego, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:49PM6h27

Santa Barbara, CA

11:16PMSan Diego, CA

$711One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA

Distance	187 miles (302 km)
Average train duration	6 h 1 min
Average train ticket price	$55 (€48)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA cover the 187 miles (302 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 1 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $55 (€48), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $50 (€43).

Train providers: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA from $51 (€44) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to San Diego, CA from Santa Barbara, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $51

FAQs: Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $50 (€43) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is $55 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego, CA is on average 6 h 1 min for the 187 mile (302 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Diego, CA from Santa Barbara, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 1: 53 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 11: 40 PM.

When taking a train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to San Diego, CA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.