There are 4 ways to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$36–82Drive 132 mi
cheapest- Drive from Isla Vista to Anaheimcar 132 mi
2h 22m$25–35Line 11 bus, bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Santa Barbara Airportbus 11
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Anaheim-Lincolnbus 47
6h 45m$86–112Train via State & Yanonali (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 25m$32–79
Isla Vista to Anaheim by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from El Colegio & Los Carneros and arriving at Anaheim-Lincoln via Santa Barbara Airport, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista station to Anaheim station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Isla Vista and Anaheim is 139 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim, including transfers.
Isla Vista to Anaheim bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from El Colegio & Los Carneros station.
Isla Vista to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Anaheim is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus and line 47 bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 45m.
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 $35–80 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- Santa Barbara MTD
Bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Santa Barbara MTD
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More Questions & Answers
Isla Vista to Anaheim bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Isla Vista to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Anaheim is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Isla Vista to Anaheim.
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