CA → CA · about 184 miles
San Diego to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 5 hours 44 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:01 AM and the last at 4:01 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 44m
- First train
- 4:01 AM
- Last train
- 4:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Diego and arrives at Santa Barbara. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | 9:55 AM | 5h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:01 AM | 11:47 AM | 5h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 AM | 1:46 PM | 5h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 5:45 PM | 5h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:01 PM | 9:56 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Diego
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to San Diego
Questions
How long is the train from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 44 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:01 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Diego?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from San Diego Amtrak station.