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Santa Barbara to San Clemente Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

4 trains operate daily from Santa Barbara to San Clemente. The train trip from Santa Barbara to San Clemente is usually about 4 hours and 51 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 44 minutes.

	Distance	138 mi (222 km)
	Fastest train	4h 44m
	Lowest price	€33.72
	Trains per day	4
	Most frequent service	Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
	Train lines	1

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Which train should you take from Santa Barbara to San Clemente?

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is the one and only train line which connects Santa Barbara to San Clemente. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner	4	4h 52m	€33.72

The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 4 train trips from Santa Barbara to San Clemente every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from €34.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Clemente is approximately 138 miles, or 222 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Barbara to San Clemente. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Santa Barbara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Santa Barbara to San Clemente.

You can also take a train for your return trip from San Clemente to Santa Barbara.

City Information

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."

There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.

Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: 209 State Street

There is one train station in Santa Barbara.

All train stations in Santa Barbara:

209 State Street

Where is the train station in San Clemente?

Main arrival station: 615 Ave Victoria at San Clemente Pier

San Clemente has one train station.

All train stations in San Clemente:

615 Ave Victoria at San Clemente Pier

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