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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Santa Ana and Santa Barbara is 138 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $65.

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

The train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara takes 3h 48m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

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

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Santa Barbara is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 48m
$30–65
Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaracar 126.8 mi
2h 15m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 10m
$27–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 39m
$45–237

Santa Ana to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 10m.

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