There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m$72–122Bus
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
5h 10m$22–34Drive 121.1 mi
- Drive from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbaracar 121.1 mi
2h 9m$22–31
Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Katella-West and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
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.
The distance between Downtown Disney and Santa Barbara is 137 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.
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 $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Katella-West, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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
Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Downtown Disney to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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.
There are 22+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.