There are 3 ways to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (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
5h 9m$42–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester / Harbor to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 37m$19–31Drive 121.4 mi
- Drive from Disneyland to Santa Barbaracar 121.4 mi
2h 10m$23–32
Disneyland to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Disneyland to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Manchester / Harbor and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Disneyland station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Disneyland and Santa Barbara is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Disneyland to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Manchester / Harbor station.
Disneyland to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Disneyland to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Disneyland, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Disneyland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Manchester / Harbor, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Manchester / Harbor to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Disneyland to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Broadway station.
Disneyland to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Disneyland to Santa Barbara is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Disneyland to Santa Barbara.
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