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Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA
Showing times and prices for Oct 17
Cheapest
$50
Average
$51
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.
01:50AM6h14
Santa Barbara, CA08:04AMSan Diego, CA
$501One-way
0 transfers
08:45PM6h19
Santa Barbara, CA03:04AMSan Diego, CA
$511One-way
0 transfers
11:40PM6h24
Santa Barbara, CA06:04AMSan Diego, CA
$511One-way
0 transfers
Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 08:45PM Santa Barbara, CA | 6h19 | 03:04AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Amtrak | 11:40PM Santa Barbara, CA | 6h24 | 06:04AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Amtrak | 01:50AM Santa Barbara, CA | 6h14 | 08:04AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA?
The best time to book your train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA.
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Showing times and prices for Oct 17
Fastest Journey
6 h 14 m
Average
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
302 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for San Diego, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
01:50AM6h14
Santa Barbara, CA08:04AMSan Diego, CA
$501One-way
0 transfers
08:45PM6h19
Santa Barbara, CA03:04AMSan Diego, CA
$511One-way
0 transfers
11:40PM6h24
Santa Barbara, CA06:04AMSan Diego, CA
$511One-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 14 min |
 Average train ticket price | $50 (€43) |
 Train frequency | 3 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day |
 Train companies | Amtrak |
Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA cover the 187 miles (302 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 14 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $50 (€43), but the average price of train tickets is $50 (€43).
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA trains
Amtrak trains will get you from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA from $50 (€43). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to San Diego, CA from Santa Barbara, CA.
Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA train information with Amtrak:
- Average Duration: 6 h 1 min
- Cheapest Price: $50
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 $50 (€43); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is 6 h 14 min to travel the 187 mile (302 km) long journey, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary 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.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 3 direct trains from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Santa Barbara, CA and San Diego, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
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 to San Diego, CA from Santa Barbara, CA including taking a train, bus or flight.
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