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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 8 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: May 8 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: May 8 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: May 8 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 5102 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $47.00
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San Diego to Santa Barbara Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $284 for a train ticket from San Diego to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-05-08.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Santa Barbara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Barbara.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between San Diego and Santa Barbara, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Diego to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Santa Barbara?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego 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 $47 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $47. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to Santa Barbara in about 5h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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