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How to get fromIsla Vista to Anaheimby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 6m
    $76–122

  2. Drive  132 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Anaheimcar car 132 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–35

  3. Line 11 bus, bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Anaheim-Lincolnbus bus 47
    6h 45m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    4h 31m
    $314–526

  5. Train via State & Yanonali (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 1m
    $70–112

Isla Vista to Anaheim by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Anaheim-Lincoln via Santa Barbara Airport, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 6h 45m.

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