CA → CA · about 170 miles
Solana Beach to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 5 hours 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:40 AM and the last at 4:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 05m
- First train
- 4:40 AM
- Last train
- 4:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | 9:55 AM | 5h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 AM | 11:47 AM | 5h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 1:46 PM | 5h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 5:45 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 9:56 PM | 5h 16m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Solana Beach Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Solana Beach
- Solana Beach Amtrak Station Map of Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Solana Beach
Questions
How long is the train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Solana Beach?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.