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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Anaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    3h 54m
    $84–340

  2. Drive 136.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Anacar car 136.5 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–36

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 21m
    $45–100

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 15m
    $89–119

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Santa Anarideshare rideshare 136.5 mi
    2h 25m

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3h 44m
    $384–533

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 35m
    $90–114

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Santa Ana every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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