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Santee to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santee and Santa Barbara takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Santee 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.

7h 37m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$105
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
7h 38m
$64–170

Santee to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Santee and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santee is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Santee to Santa Barbara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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