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

The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.

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 bus between Anaheim and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs $35 - $80.

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

The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

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

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.

Train or bus from Anaheim to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Anaheim to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Anaheim to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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 290+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Anaheim to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m
$35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 55m
$21–35
Drive 120.4 mi
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 42m
$39–235

Anaheim to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 55m.

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