CA → CA · about 184 miles
Santa Barbara to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The fastest takes 5 hours 48 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:53 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 5h 48m
- First train
- 6:53 AM
- Last train
- 7:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Santa Barbara and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:53 AM | 12:52 PM | 5h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:49 AM | 2:52 PM | 6h 03m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 6:52 PM | 6h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:04 PM | 8:52 PM | 5h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 10:51 PM | 6h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 5h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 48 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 3 minutes.
What time is the first train from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Santa Barbara to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Santa Barbara?
Trains to San Diego leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.