What is the cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Garden Grove and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Katella-Harbor and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Garden Grove and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Garden Grove and Santa Barbara is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

How do I travel from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to Santa Barbara bus from?

Garden Grove to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to Santa Barbara train from?

Garden Grove to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.

Train or bus from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Garden Grove to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Garden Grove to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Garden Grove to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Garden Grove to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to Santa Barbara is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 4 ways to get from Garden Grove to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m
$42–92
Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Garden Grove to Santa Barbaracar 123.1 mi
2h 14m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005 / ...
5h 9m
$26–42
Bus via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
5h 47m
$39–63

Garden Grove to Santa Barbara by bus and train (Amtrak)

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4h 57mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Garden Grove, 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, you can take a bus from Katella-Harbor to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 9m.

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