There are 3 ways to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 36m$38–81Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbaracar 125 mi
2h 14m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
5h 22m$25–41
Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Main-Chapman and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Anaheim and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Orange and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Orange (Station) and Santa Barbara is 136 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.
The best way to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Orange station.
The best way to get from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Orange (Station), CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Orange to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Main-Chapman, Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Orange (Station) to Santa Barbara.
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