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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Anaheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Anaheim-Lincoln via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Anaheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Anaheim?

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

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $95.

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

The train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Santa Barbara to Anaheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Anaheim?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Anaheim is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Anaheim bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Anaheim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Anaheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Anaheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Anaheim is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Santa Barbara to Anaheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Anaheim?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Anaheim.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 46m
$30–95
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 27m
$19–49
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Anaheimcar 120.4 mi
2h 10m
$22–32

Santa Barbara to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

3h 46mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–95 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $16–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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