What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Disney and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Harbor-East Shuttle Area and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Disney and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Downtown Disney and Santa Barbara is 137 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus from?

Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara train from?

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

Train or bus from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 253+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromDowntown Disney to Santa Barbara

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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
1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m
$42–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 47m
$19–31
Bus via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
5h 44m
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbaracar 121.1 mi
2h 9m
$23–32

Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara.

Launch map view

Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara twice a week, and the journey takes 2h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.