What is the cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Anaheim and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Anaheim and Santa Barbara is 128 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

How do I travel from Anaheim to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Anaheim to Santa Barbara train from?

Anaheim to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Anaheim to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Anaheim to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Santa Barbara is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 269+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Anaheim to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 31m
$30–65
Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbaracar 120.4 mi
2h 9m
$22–32
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 24m
$45–234

Anaheim to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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