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How to get fromSanta Ana to Buelltonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Buellton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 42m
    $61–113

  2. Drive 163.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Buelltoncar car 163.5 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–44

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 2m
    $95–119

Santa Ana to Buellton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Buellton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Buellton, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Buellton. However, you can take the train to Santa Barbara, walk to Santa Barbara, then take the bus to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Buellton, CA via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 2m.

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