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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santa Ana. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santa Ana is 138 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $90.

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

The train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Ana bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santa Ana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santa Ana is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
4h 7m
$35–90
Drive 126.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana126.6 mi
2h 14m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m

Santa Barbara to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana.

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Distance: 137.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Ana 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Santa Ana via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 30m.

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