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Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Santee takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. 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.

9h 6m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$102
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
7h 9m
$65–164

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 6:50 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 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 6h.

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