There are 6 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 27m$375–523Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)car 130.3 mi
2h 19m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$40–90Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
5h$85–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Anaheim to Santa Barbara-SBA130.3 mi
2h 19mTrain to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 31m$192–285
Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim station to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Anaheim and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 128 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), including transfers.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Anaheim to Santa Barbara-SBA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
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