There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Anaheim-Lincoln via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and Anaheim is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $85.
The train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Anaheim.
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