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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Solana Beach, CA | Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
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| Solana Beach, CA | UC Santa Barbara | No tags | |||||
| Solana Beach, CA | UC Santa Barbara | No tags | |||||
| Solana Beach, CA | UC Santa Barbara | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5625 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £36
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 170 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Solana Beach to Santa Barbara route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara departs at 04:40. And the latest train departs at 16:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £34 to £163 for a train ticket from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-12-06.
What's the cheapest way to go from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Solana Beach and Santa Barbara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £36 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £36. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara in about 5h 15m – that's the fastest way to get there!
