Santa Barbara to Santee Trains

Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Santee takes 8h 30m 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 30m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: $176
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner

7h 4m

$128–221

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 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 PM → 5:51 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:06 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 10:06 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Santee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Santa Barbara to Santee trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 PM → 5:51 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

Santa Barbara to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santa Barbara to Santee train times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 PM → 5:51 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:06 PM

8:49 AM → 4:06 PM

12:40 PM → 8:06 PM

2:57 PM → 10:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

Train trips from Santa Barbara

Train trips to Santee

Alternative transport options

7:00 PM → 5:51 AM
Arrives next day