There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$70–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
3h 45m$21–32Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station)car 120.2 mi
2h 9m$21–30
Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station). However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
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.
The distance between Anaheim and Santa Barbara (Station) is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station) is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Anaheim to Santa Barbara (Station).
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