The average train between Encinitas and Santa Barbara takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Encinitas to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Encinitas and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Solana Beach Station and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Encinitas station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Encinitas to Santa Barbara train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Santa Barbara train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
The distance between Encinitas and Santa Barbara is 270.5 km. The road distance is 335 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
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