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Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Santee takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Santee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 47m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
7h 4m
$68–167

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and Santee. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Santee at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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